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MK42 0UPHouse Prices / East of England, Bedford, Central Avenue
Last updated May 2026
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 0UP is a residential postcode situated on Central Avenue, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 with 6 addresses.
It ranks as the 146th largest and 540th most expensive of the 1,174 postcodes in the MK42 area. The dominant property type is a early-century house built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 6 properties: 6 houses.
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Key Postcode Insights
MK42 0UP is a residential postcode situated on Central Avenue, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42 with 6 addresses.
It ranks as the 146th largest and 540th most expensive of the 1,174 postcodes in the MK42 area. The dominant property type is a early-century house built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 6 properties: 6 houses.
6
Properties
- Houses
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House Pricesin MK42 0UP
Sale prices range from £260,424 for 3 bedroom freehold houses with a garden (742 ft2) to £331,678 for 4 bedroom freehold houses with a garden (1,130 ft2) .
Monthly rental prices range from £1,273 pcm for 3 bed houses to £1,546 pcm for 4 bed houses.
The gross rental yield is between 5.6% and 5.9%.
The average value per square foot is £323.
Average Sale Value
£288,962
Average Rental Value
£1,381 pcm
Average Rental Yield
5.7% /year
Average Value Per Sqft
£323 /ft2
Sales Market Trendsin MK42 0UP
The last sale in MK42 0UP sold for £270,000 on 29th May 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 0.1%.
The current average value in the postcode is £288,962.
The MK42 0UP Sales Market has increased by 36.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 0.6% | £288,962 |
| April 2025 | 1.8% | £287,108 |
| April 2024 | -0.7% | £281,911 |
| April 2023 | 2.1% | £283,952 |
| April 2022 | 11.7% | £278,071 |
| April 2021 | 3.3% | £248,939 |
| April 2020 | 0.5% | £240,912 |
| April 2019 | -1.5% | £239,797 |
| April 2018 | 3.9% | £243,342 |
| April 2017 | 10.6% | £234,114 |
| April 2016 | 12.2% | £211,759 |
| April 2015 | 10% | £188,796 |
| April 2014 | 7.6% | £171,603 |
| April 2013 | 4.1% | £159,520 |
| April 2012 | 0.8% | £153,203 |
| April 2011 | -1.6% | £152,046 |
| April 2010 | 8.4% | £154,503 |
| April 2009 | -14.9% | £142,493 |
| April 2008 | 1.2% | £167,527 |
| April 2007 | 0% | £165,566 |
Rental Market Trendsin MK42 0UP
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,381.
The MK42 0UP Rental Market has increased by 50.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 1% | £1,381pcm |
| April 2025 | 4.8% | £1,366pcm |
| April 2024 | 7.9% | £1,304pcm |
| April 2023 | 9.1% | £1,208pcm |
| April 2022 | 8.8% | £1,107pcm |
| April 2021 | 6.4% | £1,018pcm |
| April 2020 | 0.2% | £956pcm |
| April 2019 | 1.5% | £954pcm |
| April 2018 | -1.8% | £940pcm |
| April 2017 | 4.6% | £958pcm |
| April 2016 | 10.3% | £916pcm |
| April 2015 | 5.5% | £830pcm |
| April 2014 | 5.5% | £786pcm |
| April 2013 | 4.7% | £746pcm |
| April 2012 | 1.6% | £712pcm |
| April 2011 | 1.8% | £701pcm |
| April 2010 | 2.9% | £689pcm |
| April 2009 | -6.7% | £669pcm |
| April 2008 | 2.2% | £717pcm |
| April 2007 | 0% | £701pcm |
Explore Propertiesin MK42 0UP, Central Avenue, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42
- 1, Central Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0UP3 bed early-century house
- 2, Central Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0UP4 bed early-century house
- 3, Central Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0UP
- 4, Central Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0UP3 bed early-century house
- 5, Central Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0UP4 bed mid-century house
- 6, Central Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0UP3 bed early-century house
Sales Historyin MK42 0UP
The last sale was on 29th May 2025 for £270,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 0.1%. The postcode has had a total of 8 sales since 1995.
MK42 0UP has seen 2 sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
Sold May 2025£270,000 | 3 Bed HouseCentral Avenue1, Central Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0UP
Sold Feb 2023£255,000 | 3 Bed HouseCentral Avenue4, Central Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0UP
Sold Aug 2019£216,000 | 3 Bed HouseCentral Avenue4, Central Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0UP
Sold Nov 2018£225,000 | 3 Bed HouseCentral Avenue1, Central Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0UP
Sold Jan 2015£140,000 | 3 Bed HouseCentral Avenue4, Central Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0UP
Sold Jun 2011£166,500 | 4 Bed HouseCentral Avenue2, Central Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0UP
Sold Nov 2007£182,000 | 4 Bed HouseCentral Avenue2, Central Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0UP
Sold Aug 1998£43,650 | 3 Bed HouseCentral Avenue4, Central Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0UP
Nearby Postcodesto MK42 0UP
MK42 0UP is the 146th largest and the 540th most expensive postcode out of the 1,174 postcodes in the MK42 area.
- 32 mMK42 0TT, Greycote, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42MK42 0TT2 Addresses
- 42 mMK42 0UE, Central Avenue, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42MK42 0UE10 Addresses
- 72 mMK42 0TS, Central Avenue, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42MK42 0TS10 Addresses
- 89 mMK42 0TN, North Drive, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42MK42 0TN6 Addresses
- 92 mMK42 0XD, Greycote, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42MK42 0XD40 Addresses
- 96 mMK42 0TP, Eastcote, Shortstown, Bedford, MK42MK42 0TP12 Addresses
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Property Typesin MK42 0UP
- 1 mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979
- 4 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- 1 other address of unknown type
- mid-century house (1)
- early-century house (4)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiencyof properties in MK42 0UP
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 5 properties.
- The dominant rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (2)
- G (0)
- D (3)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Saleson Central Avenue
Schools Nearbyto MK42 0UP
The nearest primary school to MK42 0UP is Shortstown Primary School which is 218 metres away.
- 218mShortstown Primary School
- 1.8kmKing's Oak Primary School
- 2.0kmCotton End Forest School
The nearest secondary school is Bedford Academy which is 1.6 kilometres away.
- 1.6kmBedford Academy
- 3.3kmBedford Free School
- 3.5kmWixams Academy
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Public Transport Nearbyto MK42 0UP
The closest station to MK42 0UP is Bedford St Johns station which is 3.1 kilometres away.
- 3.1kmBedford St Johns
- 4.2kmBedford
- 5.2kmKempston Hardwick
- 7.5kmStewartby
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