Mill Lane - MK42 7BD
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 7BD is a residential postcode situated on Mill Lane, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 6 addresses.
It ranks as the 157th largest and 356th 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 6 properties: 2 houses and 4 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £360,168
- 10 Year change
- up 22.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,445pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 43.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £324/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.8%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 7BD is a residential postcode situated on Mill Lane, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 6 addresses.
It ranks as the 157th largest and 356th 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 6 properties: 2 houses and 4 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £360,168
- 10 Year change
- up 22.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,445pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 43.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £324/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.8%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin MK42 7BD
- Mill Barn
Building | 4 Flats
- Millers Retreat
3 Bed Modern House
- Old Mill House
5 Bed Period House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK42 7BD sold for £260,000 on 25th November 2024. Since then prices are down an average of 0.8%.
The current average value in the postcode is £360,168.
The MK42 7BD Sales Market has increased by 22.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.2% | £360,168 |
| June 2025 | 1.3% | £364,359 |
| June 2024 | 0% | £359,646 |
| June 2023 | -0.5% | £359,577 |
| June 2022 | 9.5% | £361,508 |
| June 2021 | 3.5% | £330,044 |
| June 2020 | 1.1% | £319,004 |
| June 2019 | -1.9% | £315,435 |
| June 2018 | 1.9% | £321,513 |
| June 2017 | 7% | £315,390 |
| June 2016 | 12.6% | £294,764 |
| June 2015 | 8.7% | £261,833 |
| June 2014 | 7.4% | £240,771 |
| June 2013 | 1.5% | £224,117 |
| June 2012 | 0% | £220,779 |
| June 2011 | -0.5% | £220,866 |
| June 2010 | 7.5% | £222,082 |
| June 2009 | -12.8% | £206,505 |
| June 2008 | -2.1% | £236,723 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £241,847 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,445.
The MK42 7BD Rental Market has increased by 43.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.4% | £1,445pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.7% | £1,412pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.4% | £1,362pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.4% | £1,269pcm |
| June 2022 | 6.9% | £1,171pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.2% | £1,095pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.6% | £1,031pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.3% | £1,025pcm |
| June 2018 | -2% | £1,012pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.7% | £1,032pcm |
| June 2016 | 9.5% | £1,005pcm |
| June 2015 | 5.9% | £918pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.2% | £866pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.2% | £832pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.4% | £814pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.9% | £810pcm |
| June 2010 | 3.3% | £795pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.8% | £770pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.3% | £826pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £815pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 25th November 2024 for £260,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 0.8%. The postcode has had a total of 14 sales since 1995.
MK42 7BD has seen 1 sale in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Nov 2024£260,000 | 3 Bed Flat1 Mill Barn, Mill Lane, Bedford, MK42 7BD1 Mill Barn, Mill Lane, Bedford, MK42 7BD
- Sold Oct 2022£263,000 | 3 Bed Flat1 Mill Barn, Mill Lane, Bedford, MK42 7BD1 Mill Barn, Mill Lane, Bedford, MK42 7BD
- Sold Oct 2020£200,000 | 2 Bed Flat2 Mill Barn, Mill Lane, Bedford, MK42 7BD2 Mill Barn, Mill Lane, Bedford, MK42 7BD
- Sold Apr 2018£252,500 | 3 Bed Flat1 Mill Barn, Mill Lane, Bedford, MK42 7BD1 Mill Barn, Mill Lane, Bedford, MK42 7BD
- Sold Oct 2016£750,000 | 5 Bed HouseOld Mill House, Mill Lane, Bedford, MK42 7BDOld Mill House, Mill Lane, Bedford, MK42 7BD
Nearby Postcodes
MK42 7BD is the 157th largest and the 356th most expensive postcode out of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area.
- MK42 7FD, Mill Lane, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7FD8 Addresses|27 m away
- MK42 7FE, Mill Lane, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7FE16 Addresses|30 m away
- MK42 7FB, Mill Lane, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7FB18 Addresses|51 m away
- MK42 7BE, Meadow View Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7BE14 Addresses|105 m away
- MK42 7BB, Riverview Way, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7BB27 Addresses|106 m away
Property Types
- 1 period house built between 1800 and 1911
- 1 modern house built after 1980
- 4 modern flats built after 1980
- period house (1)
- modern house (1)
- modern flat (4)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 6 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (1)
- F (0)
- C (2)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Oct 2016£750,000 | 5 Bed HouseOld Mill House, Mill Lane, Bedford, MK42 7BDOld Mill House, Mill Lane, Bedford, MK42 7BD
- Sold Feb 2011£490,000 | 5 Bed HouseOld Mill House, Mill Lane, Bedford, MK42 7BDOld Mill House, Mill Lane, Bedford, MK42 7BD
- Sold Nov 2013£295,000 | 3 Bed Flat12 The Mill, Mill Lane, Bedford, MK42 7FE12 The Mill, Mill Lane, Bedford, MK42 7FE
Schools Nearby
- Balliol Primary School600 m away
- Kempston Rural Primary School700 m away
- Bedford Road Primary Academy700 m away
- Kempston Academy800 m away
- Daubeney Academy1.5 km away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College2.3 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK42 7BD is Kempston Hardwick station, which is 2.8 kilometres away.
- Kempston Hardwick|2.8 km away
- Bedford|2.8 km away
- Bedford St Johns|3.0 km away
- Stewartby|5.4 km away
