| Kempston South | |
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Kempston South
Kempston South shown within Bedfordshire |
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| OS grid reference | TL025468 |
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| 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 |
| List of places: UK • England • Bedfordshire | |
Kempston South is an electoral ward and area within the town of Kempston, Bedfordshire, England.
The boundaries of Kempston South are approximately Kempston High Street and Elstow Road to the north, Ampthill Road to the east, with the A421 road to the south.
The area was developed from 1870 onwards under the name of Kempston New Town. In 1896 the settlement was absorbed into the Kempston Urban District. Today, Hastingsboury Upper School and the headquarters of Bedfordshire Police are located within the boundaries of Kempston South.