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Motoring info for Kempston MK42

Bedford, England

Cheapest unleaded 165.7p Morrisons · 16.1 miCheapest diesel 192.7p Asda · 19.0 mi
Nearest forecourt0.5 miMorrisons Nearest EV charger0.4 miFast · 7 kW Nearest car park–None within 5 mi Weather warnings0None in force

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) within 20 miles of Kempston (MK42) is 165.7p at Morrisons, MFG Morrisons Leighton Buzzard, Lake Street, LEIGHTON BUZZARD – 7.9p below the UK average. The cheapest diesel is 192.7p at Asda (19.0 mi away). There are no Met Office weather warnings for Bedford right now.

Fuel prices near MK42

Within 20 miles, nearest first. UK averages: unleaded 173.6p, diesel 199.6p.

  1. Morrisons 0.5 mi
    MFG Morrisons Bedford, Ampthill Road, BEDFORD, MK42 9JP
    Unleaded
    173.9p
    Diesel
    196.9p
    Super
    189.9p
    Premium diesel
    206.9p
    Directions
  2. Asda 0.8 mi
    73 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0NT
    Unleaded
    174.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    193.9p
    Premium diesel
    218.9p
    Directions
  3. Asda 7.3 mi
    Great North Road, Sandy, SG19 1NA
    Unleaded
    173.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    191.9p
    Directions
  4. ESSO 8.3 mi
    SHEFFORD BY PASS (A507), SHEFFORD, SG17 5LD
    Unleaded
    174.9p
    Diesel
    198.9p
    Super
    189.9p
    Directions
  5. BP 10.0 mi
    MFG Biggleswade, 173 London Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8EJ
    Unleaded
    173.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  6. BP 10.1 mi
    MFG Eaton Socon, Great North Road, Eaton Socon St Neots, PE19 8EJ
    Unleaded
    171.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  7. BP 11.7 mi
    Toddington Service Area, M1,Toddington, Bedfordshire, LU5 6HR, LU5 6HR
    Unleaded
    199.9p
    Diesel
    222.9p
    Super
    219.9p
    Premium diesel
    242.9p
    Directions
  8. BP 11.7 mi
    Toddington Service Area, M1,Toddington, Bedfordshire, LU5 6HR, LU5 6HR
    Unleaded
    199.9p
    Diesel
    222.9p
    Super
    219.9p
    Premium diesel
    242.9p
    Directions
  9. ESSO 12.1 mi
    MFG Stotfold, Arlesey Road, Hitchin, SG5 4HB
    Unleaded
    173.9p
    Diesel
    201.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions
  10. ESSO 12.8 mi
    MFG Milton Keynes, H6 Childs Way, Milton Keynes, MK9 3DA
    Unleaded
    173.9p
    Diesel
    199.9p
    Super
    195.9p
    Premium diesel
    219.9p
    Directions

Cheapest fuel across Kempston →

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Source: retailers’ open fuel price data (CMA scheme) · updated 22 min ago

EV charging near MK42

38 public charging locations within 3 miles:

  • 4 Ultra-rapid (100 kW+)
  • 9 Rapid (25–99 kW)
  • 21 Fast (7–22 kW)
  • 2 Slow (under 7 kW)
  1. Bedford Park & Ride0.4 mi
    Bedford Park & Ride, Progress Park, MK42 9XF
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 4 points
    BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.59/kWh; other tariffs available
    Directions
  2. Morrisons Bedford0.4 mi
    Ampthill Road, Bedford, MK42 9JP
    Rapid · 50 kW CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2 1 point
    The GeniePoint Network ( EQUANS EV Solutions ) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £1.00 + £0.30 / kWh. £10.00 overstay fee after 95 mins, then £10.00 every subsequent 95 mi…
    Directions
  3. Victoria Road0.7 mi
    Victoria Road, Bedford, MK42 9DR
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 6 points
    (Unknown Operator) · Public - Pay At Location
    Cost: £0.24/kWh
    Directions
  4. Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
    Kempston Road, Cauldwell, Bedford, MK42 9DJ
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 1 point
    POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £1.40 per hour for 3 hours then £2.80 per hour
    Directions
  5. Bedfordshire Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust0.9 mi
    Bedford Hospital, Kempston Road, MK42 9DJ
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 4 points
    POD Point (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.80/kWh
    Directions
  6. Bedford Road0.9 mi
    Bedford Road, Kempston, MK42 8BH
    Slow · 3.6 kW Type 2 2 points
    BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.59/kWh; other tariffs available
    Directions
  7. Starbucks St Johns Retail Park1.0 mi
    Starbucks St Johns Retail Park, Bedford, MK42 0DJ
    Rapid · 60 kW CCS, CHAdeMO 3 points
    Osprey Charging · Public - Pay At Location
    Cost: £0.79/kWh
    Directions
  8. Borough Hall1.1 mi
    Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, MK42 9AP
    Fast · 7 kW Type 2 1 point
    BP Pulse (UK) · Public - Membership Required
    Cost: £0.59/kWh; other tariffs available
    Directions

Source: Open Charge Map contributors (CC BY 4.0) · updated 2 hr ago

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Car parks near MK42

No public car parks found within 5 miles of MK42.

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · updated weekly

Driving conditions

✅ No Met Office weather warnings for Bedford right now.

Source: Met Office · updated 22 min ago

Vehicle crime near MK42

In August 2026, police recorded 19 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of MK42, down from 25 in July.

  • Jun 15
  • Jul 25
  • Aug 19

Reported most often on or near: Halsey Road (2), Alpine View (2), Birchdale Avenue (2).

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle and vehicle interference. Locations are approximate to protect privacy.

Source: police.uk (Open Government Licence) · latest published month: August 2026

Quick answers about Kempston (MK42)

Where is the cheapest unleaded petrol near Kempston (MK42) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest unleaded (E10) near Kempston (MK42) is 165.7p a litre at Morrisons, MFG Morrisons Leighton Buzzard, Lake Street, LEIGHTON BUZZARD, LU7 1WS, 16.1 mi away – 7.9p below the UK average.

Where is the cheapest diesel near Kempston (MK42) today?

On 25 Oct, the cheapest diesel near Kempston (MK42) is 192.7p a litre at Asda, Monkswood Way, Stevenage, SG1 1LA, 19.0 mi away. Motor Snappy compares 47 forecourts within 20 miles.

How many EV charging points are there near Kempston (MK42)?

There are 38 public EV charging locations within 3 miles of Kempston (MK42), including 13 rapid or ultra-rapid sites (25 kW and above). The nearest is Bedford Park & Ride, 0.4 mi away, charging at up to 7 kW.

How much vehicle crime is there in Kempston (MK42)?

Police recorded 19 vehicle crimes within 1 mile of Kempston (MK42) in August 2026, compared with 25 in July 2026. Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle and vehicle interference (police.uk).

Are there any weather warnings for driving in Kempston (MK42)?

No – on 25 Oct there are no Met Office weather warnings in force for Bedford.

About MK42

Area
Kempston
Council
Bedford
Country
England
Postcodes
1,285

Source: ONS Postcode Directory

Motoring news

Source: GOV.UK – DVLA, DVSA, OZEV, National Highways and Department for Transport (Open Government Licence)

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