Kempston
Kempston is a town and civil parish in Bedfordshire, England. As of 2001, 19,440 people lived in Kempston. It was once known as the largest village in England.
| Kempston | |
| Population | 19,440 (2001 census) |
|---|---|
| OS grid reference | TL035485 |
| - London | 54.6 m |
| Civil parish | Kempston |
| Unitary authority | Bedford |
| Ceremonial county | Bedfordshire |
| Region | East |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BEDFORD |
| Postcode district | MK42 |
| Dialling code | 01234 |
| Police | Bedfordshire |
| Fire | Bedfordshire and Luton |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| EU Parliament | East of England |
| UK Parliament | Bedford |
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Kempston Media
This map of Kempston in 1908 is centred on Kempston Urban District, which then had a population of just over 5,000. Kempston Rural District extends off the map to the north, west and south. A small part of Bedford appears top right. The bottom right is in the parish of Elstow and the land north of the river is in the parish of Biddenham.