Rochester Way - MK42 0GB
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 0GB is a residential postcode situated on Rochester Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 with 47 addresses.
It ranks as the 1091st largest and 160th most expensive of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 47 properties: 19 houses and 28 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £227,923
- 10 Year change
- up 27.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,166pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 47.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £287/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 0GB is a residential postcode situated on Rochester Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 with 47 addresses.
It ranks as the 1091st largest and 160th most expensive of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 47 properties: 19 houses and 28 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £227,923
- 10 Year change
- up 27.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,166pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 47.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £287/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.1%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin MK42 0GB
- 1 Rochester Way
4 Bed Modern House
- 3 Rochester Way
3 Bed Modern House
- 5 Rochester Way
4 Bed Modern House
- 7 Rochester Way
3 Bed Modern House
- 9 Rochester Way
3 Bed Modern House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK42 0GB sold for £192,500 on 16th February 2026. Since then prices are down an average of 1.3%.
The current average value in the postcode is £227,923.
The MK42 0GB Sales Market has increased by 27.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.9% | £227,923 |
| June 2025 | 2.1% | £229,931 |
| June 2024 | 0.1% | £225,255 |
| June 2023 | -0.3% | £225,037 |
| June 2022 | 10.4% | £225,728 |
| June 2021 | 3.7% | £204,499 |
| June 2020 | 1.3% | £197,263 |
| June 2019 | -1.8% | £194,798 |
| June 2018 | 2.7% | £198,449 |
| June 2017 | 7.9% | £193,273 |
| June 2016 | 12.8% | £179,102 |
| June 2015 | 9.4% | £158,729 |
| June 2014 | 7.7% | £145,057 |
| June 2013 | 2.2% | £134,702 |
| June 2012 | -0.4% | £131,797 |
| June 2011 | -1.3% | £132,356 |
| June 2010 | 8.9% | £134,043 |
| June 2009 | -11.8% | £123,141 |
| June 2008 | -2.3% | £139,630 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £142,975 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,166.
The MK42 0GB Rental Market has increased by 47.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.7% | £1,166pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.1% | £1,135pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.5% | £1,091pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.6% | £1,015pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.8% | £934pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.7% | £867pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.3% | £813pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.5% | £811pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.7% | £799pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.6% | £812pcm |
| June 2016 | 9.7% | £791pcm |
| June 2015 | 5.9% | £721pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.7% | £681pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.7% | £651pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.5% | £634pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.9% | £631pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.1% | £619pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.3% | £594pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.5% | £634pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £625pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 16th February 2026 for £192,500 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 1.3%. The postcode has had a total of 83 sales since 1995.
MK42 0GB has seen 7 sales in the last three years and 2 sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Feb 2026£192,500 | 2 Bed Flat51, Rochester Way, Bedford, MK42 0GB51, Rochester Way, Bedford, MK42 0GB
- Sold Jan 2026£190,000 | 2 Bed Flat33, Rochester Way, Bedford, MK42 0GB33, Rochester Way, Bedford, MK42 0GB
- Sold Mar 2025£268,000 | 3 Bed House7, Rochester Way, Bedford, MK42 0GB7, Rochester Way, Bedford, MK42 0GB
- Sold Mar 2025£210,000 | 2 Bed Flat71, Rochester Way, Bedford, MK42 0GB71, Rochester Way, Bedford, MK42 0GB
- Sold Feb 2025£156,000 | 2 Bed Flat41, Rochester Way, Bedford, MK42 0GB41, Rochester Way, Bedford, MK42 0GB
Nearby Postcodes
MK42 0GB is the 1091st largest and the 160th most expensive postcode out of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area.
- MK42 0BW, Nettleton Mews, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42MK42 0BW16 Addresses|42 m away
- MK42 0GS, Beauvais Square, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42MK42 0GS1 Addresses|54 m away
- MK42 0FZ, Eustace Close, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42MK42 0FZ11 Addresses|55 m away
- MK42 0GF, Rochester Way, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42MK42 0GF14 Addresses|60 m away
- MK42 0GP, Carmichael Drive, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42MK42 0GP14 Addresses|72 m away
Property Types
- 19 modern houses built after 1980
- 28 modern flats built after 1980
- modern house (19)
- modern flat (28)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 47 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (18)
- F (0)
- C (29)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Mar 2025£268,000 | 3 Bed House7, Rochester Way, Bedford, MK42 0GB7, Rochester Way, Bedford, MK42 0GB
- Sold Jun 2017£265,000 | 4 Bed House93, Rochester Way, Bedford, MK42 0GB93, Rochester Way, Bedford, MK42 0GB
- Sold May 2022£262,500 | 3 Bed House13, Rochester Way, Bedford, MK42 0GB13, Rochester Way, Bedford, MK42 0GB
Schools Nearby
- Shortstown Primary School100 m away
- King's Oak Primary School1.9 km away
- Cotton End Forest School1.9 km away
- Bedford Academy1.8 km away
- Bedford Free School3.4 km away
- Goldington Academy3.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK42 0GB is Bedford St Johns station, which is 3.3 kilometres away.
- Bedford St Johns|3.3 km away
- Bedford|4.4 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|5.5 km away
- Stewartby|7.8 km away
