Lilac Walk - MK42 7PE
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 7PE is a residential postcode situated on Lilac Walk, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 15 addresses.
It ranks as the 493rd largest and 632nd 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 15 properties: 15 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £286,367
- 10 Year change
- up 35.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,295pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 57.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £365/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.4%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 7PE is a residential postcode situated on Lilac Walk, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 15 addresses.
It ranks as the 493rd largest and 632nd 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 15 properties: 15 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £286,367
- 10 Year change
- up 35.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,295pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 57.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £365/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.4%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin MK42 7PE
- 1 Lilac Walk
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 2 Lilac Walk
3 Bed Modern House
- 3 Lilac Walk
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 4 Lilac Walk
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 5 Lilac Walk
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK42 7PE sold for £254,000 on 29th April 2024. Since then prices are up an average of 3.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £286,367.
The MK42 7PE Sales Market has increased by 35.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.2% | £286,367 |
| June 2025 | 2.9% | £285,717 |
| June 2024 | 0.2% | £277,780 |
| June 2023 | -0.5% | £277,222 |
| June 2022 | 12.9% | £278,620 |
| June 2021 | 4.2% | £246,833 |
| June 2020 | 1.9% | £236,871 |
| June 2019 | -2.7% | £232,480 |
| June 2018 | 3% | £238,927 |
| June 2017 | 9.6% | £232,030 |
| June 2016 | 15.1% | £211,786 |
| June 2015 | 10.1% | £183,931 |
| June 2014 | 8.6% | £167,044 |
| June 2013 | 2.3% | £153,778 |
| June 2012 | 0.4% | £150,270 |
| June 2011 | -1.6% | £149,714 |
| June 2010 | 7.2% | £152,188 |
| June 2009 | -11.8% | £141,988 |
| June 2008 | -2.7% | £161,037 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £165,450 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,295.
The MK42 7PE Rental Market has increased by 57.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.9% | £1,295pcm |
| June 2025 | 5% | £1,246pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.5% | £1,187pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.6% | £1,105pcm |
| June 2022 | 10.2% | £1,017pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.4% | £923pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.8% | £860pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.9% | £853pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.3% | £845pcm |
| June 2017 | 4.2% | £856pcm |
| June 2016 | 11.7% | £822pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.7% | £736pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.8% | £689pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.6% | £652pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.2% | £635pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.5% | £628pcm |
| June 2010 | 2.7% | £619pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.1% | £602pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.1% | £641pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £634pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 29th April 2024 for £254,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 3.0%. The postcode has had a total of 22 sales since 1995.
MK42 7PE has seen 1 sale in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Apr 2024£254,000 | 3 Bed House3, Lilac Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PE3, Lilac Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PE
- Sold Sep 2022£280,000 | 3 Bed House12, Lilac Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PE12, Lilac Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PE
- Sold Nov 2021£260,000 | 2 Bed House6, Lilac Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PE6, Lilac Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PE
- Sold Sep 2021£245,000 | 3 Bed House12, Lilac Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PE12, Lilac Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PE
- Sold Mar 2021£232,500 | 3 Bed House2, Lilac Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PE2, Lilac Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PE
Nearby Postcodes
MK42 7PE is the 493rd largest and the 632nd most expensive postcode out of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area.
- MK42 7PF, Lilac Walk, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7PF14 Addresses|65 m away
- MK42 7PH, Lilac Walk, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7PH23 Addresses|69 m away
- MK42 8HH, Elstow Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8HH32 Addresses|72 m away
- MK42 8HJ, Elstow Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8HJ6 Addresses|73 m away
- MK42 7LH, The Rowans, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7LH14 Addresses|92 m away
Property Types
- 2 modern houses built after 1980
- 8 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 5 other addresses of unknown type
- modern house (2)
- mid-century house (8)
- Unknown (5)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 10 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (8)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (5)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Feb 2026£290,000 | 3 Bed House19, Lilac Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PF19, Lilac Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PF
- Sold Sep 2022£280,000 | 3 Bed House12, Lilac Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PE12, Lilac Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PE
- Sold Sep 2024£280,000 | 3 Bed House54, Lilac Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PH54, Lilac Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PH
Schools Nearby
- Camestone School200 m away
- Springfield Primary School400 m away
- Bedford Road Primary Academy700 m away
- Daubeney Academy300 m away
- Kempston Academy1.7 km away
- Bedford Free School2.3 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK42 7PE is Bedford St Johns station, which is 2.0 kilometres away.
- Bedford St Johns|2.0 km away
- Bedford|2.3 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|2.9 km away
- Stewartby|5.7 km away
