Walnut Walk - MK42 7PL
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 7PL is a residential postcode situated on Walnut Walk, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 10 addresses.
It ranks as the 290th largest and 568th 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 10 properties: 10 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £296,285
- 10 Year change
- up 32.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,351pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £355/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.5%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 7PL is a residential postcode situated on Walnut Walk, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 10 addresses.
It ranks as the 290th largest and 568th 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 10 properties: 10 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £296,285
- 10 Year change
- up 32.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,351pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £355/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.5%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin MK42 7PL
- 16 Walnut Walk
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 18 Walnut Walk
Unknown
- 20 Walnut Walk
Unknown
- 22 Walnut Walk
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 24 Walnut Walk
Unknown
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK42 7PL sold for £293,000 on 30th March 2026. Since then prices are down an average of 0.5%.
The current average value in the postcode is £296,285.
The MK42 7PL Sales Market has increased by 32.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.5% | £296,285 |
| June 2025 | 2.4% | £297,759 |
| June 2024 | 0.2% | £290,700 |
| June 2023 | -0.2% | £290,038 |
| June 2022 | 12.1% | £290,698 |
| June 2021 | 4.3% | £259,340 |
| June 2020 | 1.6% | £248,749 |
| June 2019 | -2.2% | £244,879 |
| June 2018 | 3.1% | £250,441 |
| June 2017 | 8.8% | £242,906 |
| June 2016 | 14% | £223,352 |
| June 2015 | 9.6% | £195,859 |
| June 2014 | 8.1% | £178,727 |
| June 2013 | 2.8% | £165,343 |
| June 2012 | 0.4% | £160,834 |
| June 2011 | -1.4% | £160,205 |
| June 2010 | 9% | £162,480 |
| June 2009 | -11.5% | £149,129 |
| June 2008 | -2.2% | £168,535 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £172,375 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,351.
The MK42 7PL Rental Market has increased by 54.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.1% | £1,351pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.5% | £1,310pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.5% | £1,253pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.9% | £1,166pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.4% | £1,070pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.5% | £978pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.5% | £911pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.4% | £906pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.2% | £894pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.4% | £904pcm |
| June 2016 | 10.7% | £875pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.2% | £790pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.3% | £744pcm |
| June 2013 | 3.1% | £707pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.2% | £685pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.7% | £677pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.4% | £666pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.8% | £638pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.5% | £677pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £666pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 30th March 2026 for £293,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 0.5%. The postcode has had a total of 17 sales since 1995.
MK42 7PL has seen 2 sales in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Mar 2026£293,000 | 3 Bed House34, Walnut Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PL34, Walnut Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PL
- Sold May 2024£280,000 | 3 Bed House32, Walnut Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PL32, Walnut Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PL
- Sold Jun 2018£217,500 | 3 Bed House26, Walnut Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PL26, Walnut Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PL
- Sold Jul 2016£205,000 | 3 Bed House32, Walnut Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PL32, Walnut Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PL
- Sold Jan 2016£173,000 | 3 Bed House28, Walnut Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PL28, Walnut Walk, Bedford, MK42 7PL
Nearby Postcodes
MK42 7PL is the 290th largest and the 568th most expensive postcode out of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area.
- MK42 7NA, Lovat Walk, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7NA8 Addresses|40 m away
- MK42 7NB, The Links, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7NB4 Addresses|54 m away
- MK42 7LP, The Larches, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7LP3 Addresses|63 m away
- MK42 7LR, The Links, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7LR3 Addresses|72 m away
- MK42 7PR, Springfield Centre, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7PR22 Addresses|72 m away
Property Types
- 6 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 4 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (6)
- Unknown (4)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 6 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (2)
- G (0)
- D (3)
- No EPC (4)
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 7PL is Bedford St Johns station, which is 2.1 kilometres away.
- Bedford St Johns|2.1 km away
- Bedford|2.4 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|2.8 km away
- Stewartby|5.6 km away
