Walnut Walk - MK42 7PJ
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 7PJ is a residential postcode situated on Walnut Walk, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 7 addresses.
It ranks as the 194th largest and 472nd 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: 7 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £273,941
- 10 Year change
- up 34.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,315pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 56.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £336/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.8%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 7PJ is a residential postcode situated on Walnut Walk, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 7 addresses.
It ranks as the 194th largest and 472nd 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: 7 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £273,941
- 10 Year change
- up 34.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,315pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 56.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £336/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.8%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin MK42 7PJ
- 2 Walnut Walk
House
- 4 Walnut Walk
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 6 Walnut Walk
House
- 8 Walnut Walk
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 10 Walnut Walk
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK42 7PJ sold for £285,000 on 18th January 2023. Since then prices are up an average of 1.4%.
The current average value in the postcode is £273,941.
The MK42 7PJ Sales Market has increased by 34.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.1% | £273,941 |
| June 2025 | 2.7% | £274,161 |
| June 2024 | 0.2% | £266,958 |
| June 2023 | -0.4% | £266,375 |
| June 2022 | 12.6% | £267,439 |
| June 2021 | 4.2% | £237,593 |
| June 2020 | 1.8% | £228,018 |
| June 2019 | -2.5% | £224,083 |
| June 2018 | 3% | £229,791 |
| June 2017 | 9.2% | £223,034 |
| June 2016 | 14.7% | £204,245 |
| June 2015 | 9.9% | £178,077 |
| June 2014 | 8.4% | £162,045 |
| June 2013 | 2.6% | £149,472 |
| June 2012 | 0.4% | £145,742 |
| June 2011 | -1.6% | £145,193 |
| June 2010 | 7.9% | £147,490 |
| June 2009 | -11.7% | £136,689 |
| June 2008 | -2.5% | £154,834 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £158,743 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,315.
The MK42 7PJ Rental Market has increased by 56.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.6% | £1,315pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.8% | £1,270pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.5% | £1,212pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.7% | £1,127pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.8% | £1,037pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.4% | £944pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.7% | £879pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.1% | £873pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.3% | £863pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.8% | £874pcm |
| June 2016 | 11.3% | £842pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.5% | £757pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.6% | £710pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.9% | £673pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.2% | £654pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.6% | £646pcm |
| June 2010 | 3.4% | £637pcm |
| June 2009 | -6% | £615pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.3% | £655pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £646pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 18th January 2023 for £285,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 1.4%. The postcode has had a total of 10 sales since 1995.
MK42 7PJ has seen 1 sale in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jan 2023£285,000 | 3 Bed House4, Walnut Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PJ4, Walnut Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PJ
- Sold Aug 2018£232,000 | 3 Bed House8, Walnut Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PJ8, Walnut Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PJ
- Sold Aug 2014£158,000 | 3 Bed House14, Walnut Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PJ14, Walnut Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PJ
- Sold May 2011£135,000 | 3 Bed House4, Walnut Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PJ4, Walnut Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PJ
- Sold Jan 2008£149,000 | 3 Bed House8, Walnut Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PJ8, Walnut Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PJ
Nearby Postcodes
MK42 7PJ is the 194th largest and the 472nd most expensive postcode out of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area.
- MK42 7NA, Lovat Walk, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7NA8 Addresses|38 m away
- MK42 7LL, The Hollies, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7LL5 Addresses|42 m away
- MK42 7PR, Springfield Centre, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7PR22 Addresses|51 m away
- MK42 7PP, Walnut Walk, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7PP14 Addresses|56 m away
- MK42 7PL, Walnut Walk, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7PL10 Addresses|76 m away
Property Types
- 5 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (5)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 5 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (4)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Mar 2026£293,000 | 3 Bed House34, Walnut Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PL34, Walnut Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PL
- Sold Jan 2023£285,000 | 3 Bed House4, Walnut Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PJ4, Walnut Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PJ
- Sold May 2024£280,000 | 3 Bed House32, Walnut Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PL32, Walnut Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PL
Schools Nearby
- Springfield Primary School200 m away
- Camestone School400 m away
- Bedford Road Primary Academy800 m away
- Daubeney Academy200 m away
- Kempston Academy1.6 km away
- Bedford Academy2.4 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK42 7PJ is Bedford St Johns station, which is 2.2 kilometres away.
- Bedford St Johns|2.2 km away
- Bedford|2.5 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|2.7 km away
- Stewartby|5.5 km away
