Manor Drive - MK42 7AB
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 7AB is a residential postcode situated on Manor Drive, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 11 addresses.
It ranks as the 330th largest and 943rd most expensive of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 11 properties: 6 houses and 5 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £306,380
- 10 Year change
- up 23.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,411pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 45.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £244/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.5%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 7AB is a residential postcode situated on Manor Drive, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 11 addresses.
It ranks as the 330th largest and 943rd most expensive of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 11 properties: 6 houses and 5 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £306,380
- 10 Year change
- up 23.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,411pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 45.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £244/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.5%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin MK42 7AB
- 1 Manor Cottages Manor Drive
4 Bed House
- 2 Manor Cottages Manor Drive
4 Bed Period House
- 3 Manor Cottages Manor Drive
4 Bed Mid-century House
- Greys House School
5 Units
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK42 7AB sold for £352,500 on 30th June 2021. Since then prices are up an average of 8.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £306,380.
The MK42 7AB Sales Market has increased by 23.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.5% | £306,380 |
| June 2025 | 1.1% | £311,137 |
| June 2024 | 0% | £307,727 |
| June 2023 | -0.1% | £307,621 |
| June 2022 | 9.7% | £307,988 |
| June 2021 | 4.1% | £280,629 |
| June 2020 | 1% | £269,593 |
| June 2019 | -1.6% | £266,793 |
| June 2018 | 2.3% | £271,249 |
| June 2017 | 7% | £265,191 |
| June 2016 | 12.2% | £247,878 |
| June 2015 | 8.5% | £221,005 |
| June 2014 | 7.3% | £203,632 |
| June 2013 | 2% | £189,764 |
| June 2012 | 0.4% | £186,133 |
| June 2011 | -0.4% | £185,349 |
| June 2010 | 9% | £186,075 |
| June 2009 | -12.1% | £170,683 |
| June 2008 | -1.8% | £194,157 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £197,726 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,411.
The MK42 7AB Rental Market has increased by 45.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2% | £1,411pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.5% | £1,384pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.4% | £1,337pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.8% | £1,245pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.1% | £1,144pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.9% | £1,068pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.5% | £999pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.6% | £995pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.6% | £979pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.7% | £996pcm |
| June 2016 | 9.1% | £970pcm |
| June 2015 | 5.7% | £889pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.1% | £841pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.6% | £808pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.9% | £787pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.1% | £780pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.7% | £765pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.1% | £730pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.7% | £777pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £764pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 30th June 2021 for £352,500 and since then the market in the area has increased by 8.0%. The postcode has had a total of 7 sales since 1995.
MK42 7AB has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jun 2021£352,500 | 4 Bed House2 Manor Cottages, Manor Drive, Bedford, MK42 7AB2 Manor Cottages, Manor Drive, Bedford, MK42 7AB
- Sold Sep 2018£350,000 | 4 Bed House3 Manor Cottages, Manor Drive, Bedford, MK42 7AB3 Manor Cottages, Manor Drive, Bedford, MK42 7AB
- Sold Jan 2015£239,995 | 4 Bed House3 Manor Cottages, Manor Drive, Bedford, MK42 7AB3 Manor Cottages, Manor Drive, Bedford, MK42 7AB
- Sold Jun 2007£211,000 | 4 Bed House1 Manor Cottages, Manor Drive, Bedford, MK42 7AB1 Manor Cottages, Manor Drive, Bedford, MK42 7AB
- Sold Feb 2005£193,000 | 4 Bed House4 Manor Cottages, Manor Drive, Bedford, MK42 7AB4 Manor Cottages, Manor Drive, Bedford, MK42 7AB
Nearby Postcodes
MK42 7AB is the 330th largest and the 943rd most expensive postcode out of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area.
- MK42 7AX, Manor Drive, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7AX12 Addresses|39 m away
- MK42 7BA, King William Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7BA34 Addresses|89 m away
- MK42 7AU, King William Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7AU16 Addresses|94 m away
- MK42 7AA, Manor Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7AA25 Addresses|120 m away
- MK42 7EQ, Judith Gardens, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7EQ17 Addresses|155 m away
Property Types
- 1 period house built between 1800 and 1911
- 2 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 house of an unknown age
- 7 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (1)
- mid-century house (2)
- house (1)
- Unknown (7)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 3 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (8)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Mar 2024£589,740 | 3 Bed FlatApartment 52, The Newells, Manor Drive, Bedford, MK42 8EJApartment 52, The Newells, Manor Drive, Bedford, MK42 8EJ
- Sold Nov 2024£454,950 | 3 Bed FlatApartment 46, The Newells, Manor Drive, Bedford, MK42 8EJApartment 46, The Newells, Manor Drive, Bedford, MK42 8EJ
- Sold Sep 2024£429,950 | 3 Bed FlatApartment 3, The Newells, Manor Drive, Bedford, MK42 8EJApartment 3, The Newells, Manor Drive, Bedford, MK42 8EJ
Schools Nearby
- Bedford Road Primary Academy400 m away
- Balliol Primary School600 m away
- Kempston Rural Primary School1.0 km away
- Kempston Academy1.0 km away
- Daubeney Academy1.3 km away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College2.1 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK42 7AB is Bedford station, which is 2.6 kilometres away.
- Bedford|2.6 km away
- Bedford St Johns|2.7 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|2.8 km away
- Stewartby|5.6 km away
