Balliol Road - MK42 7ES
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 7ES is a residential postcode situated on Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 7 addresses.
It ranks as the 190th largest and 787th 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 7 properties: 6 houses and 1 flat.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £310,635
- 10 Year change
- up 26.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,425pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 48.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £284/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.5%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 7ES is a residential postcode situated on Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 7 addresses.
It ranks as the 190th largest and 787th 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 7 properties: 6 houses and 1 flat.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £310,635
- 10 Year change
- up 26.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,425pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 48.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £284/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.5%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin MK42 7ES
- 45 Balliol Road
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 47 Balliol Road
House
- 49 Balliol Road
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 51 Balliol Road
4 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK42 7ES sold for £260,000 on 30th August 2019. Since then prices are up an average of 19.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £310,635.
The MK42 7ES Sales Market has increased by 26.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.4% | £310,635 |
| June 2025 | 1.9% | £311,731 |
| June 2024 | -0.2% | £306,067 |
| June 2023 | -0.3% | £306,660 |
| June 2022 | 10.8% | £307,596 |
| June 2021 | 4.4% | £277,560 |
| June 2020 | 0.7% | £265,858 |
| June 2019 | -1.7% | £263,963 |
| June 2018 | 2% | £268,624 |
| June 2017 | 7.1% | £263,275 |
| June 2016 | 12.9% | £245,860 |
| June 2015 | 9.7% | £217,721 |
| June 2014 | 8% | £198,473 |
| June 2013 | 1.3% | £183,847 |
| June 2012 | 0.8% | £181,489 |
| June 2011 | -0.8% | £180,109 |
| June 2010 | 6.8% | £181,608 |
| June 2009 | -11.9% | £170,051 |
| June 2008 | -1.7% | £193,101 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £196,416 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,425.
The MK42 7ES Rental Market has increased by 48.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.2% | £1,425pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.4% | £1,381pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.4% | £1,323pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.4% | £1,231pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.2% | £1,136pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.7% | £1,050pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.4% | £984pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.2% | £980pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.7% | £969pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.9% | £986pcm |
| June 2016 | 10.2% | £958pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.2% | £869pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.9% | £818pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.5% | £780pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.5% | £761pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.6% | £757pcm |
| June 2010 | 3% | £745pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.3% | £723pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.6% | £772pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £759pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 30th August 2019 for £260,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 19.0%. The postcode has had a total of 4 sales since 1995.
MK42 7ES has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Aug 2019£260,000 | 3 Bed House55, Balliol Road, Bedford, MK42 7ES55, Balliol Road, Bedford, MK42 7ES
- Sold Jul 2014£209,000 | 4 Bed House45, Balliol Road, Bedford, MK42 7ES45, Balliol Road, Bedford, MK42 7ES
- Sold Aug 2001£64,000 | 4 Bed House45, Balliol Road, Bedford, MK42 7ES45, Balliol Road, Bedford, MK42 7ES
- Sold May 1995£46,500 | 3 Bed House53, Balliol Road, Bedford, MK42 7ES53, Balliol Road, Bedford, MK42 7ES
Nearby Postcodes
MK42 7ES is the 190th largest and the 787th most expensive postcode out of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area.
- MK42 7DZ, Kendall Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7DZ12 Addresses|61 m away
- MK42 7DY, Wenlock Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7DY17 Addresses|87 m away
- MK42 7PQ, Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7PQ9 Addresses|106 m away
- MK42 7HS, Hooper Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7HS13 Addresses|129 m away
- MK42 7ET, Balliol Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7ET24 Addresses|130 m away
Property Types
- 4 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 3 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (4)
- Unknown (3)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 4 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (1)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (3)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Nov 2022£410,000 | 4 Bed House15A, Balliol Road, Bedford, MK42 7ER15A, Balliol Road, Bedford, MK42 7ER
- Sold Feb 2023£345,000 | 4 Bed House20, Balliol Road, Bedford, MK42 7ER20, Balliol Road, Bedford, MK42 7ER
- Sold Oct 2024£285,000 | 3 Bed House10, Balliol Road, Bedford, MK42 7ER10, Balliol Road, Bedford, MK42 7ER
Schools Nearby
- Balliol Primary School100 m away
- Bedford Road Primary Academy900 m away
- Kempston Rural Primary School900 m away
- Kempston Academy400 m away
- Daubeney Academy1.3 km away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College2.7 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK42 7ES is Kempston Hardwick station, which is 2.3 kilometres away.
- Kempston Hardwick|2.3 km away
- Bedford|3.1 km away
- Bedford St Johns|3.2 km away
- Stewartby|5.0 km away
