Spruce Walk - MK42 7RQ
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 7RQ is a residential postcode situated on Spruce Walk, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 10 addresses.
It ranks as the 295th largest and 469th 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
- £280,067
- 10 Year change
- up 32.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,331pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £354/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 7RQ is a residential postcode situated on Spruce Walk, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 10 addresses.
It ranks as the 295th largest and 469th 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
- £280,067
- 10 Year change
- up 32.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,331pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £354/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.7%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin MK42 7RQ
- 1 Spruce Walk
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 2 Spruce Walk
House
- 3 Spruce Walk
House
- 4 Spruce Walk
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 5 Spruce Walk
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK42 7RQ sold for £283,000 on 12th December 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 60.8%.
The current average value in the postcode is £280,067.
The MK42 7RQ Sales Market has increased by 32.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.7% | £280,067 |
| June 2025 | 2.4% | £282,041 |
| June 2024 | 0.2% | £275,434 |
| June 2023 | -0.2% | £274,826 |
| June 2022 | 12% | £275,256 |
| June 2021 | 4.2% | £245,729 |
| June 2020 | 1.6% | £235,834 |
| June 2019 | -2.1% | £232,140 |
| June 2018 | 3.2% | £237,096 |
| June 2017 | 8.9% | £229,633 |
| June 2016 | 13.8% | £210,927 |
| June 2015 | 9.8% | £185,323 |
| June 2014 | 7.9% | £168,816 |
| June 2013 | 2.9% | £156,502 |
| June 2012 | 0.3% | £152,142 |
| June 2011 | -1.5% | £151,656 |
| June 2010 | 9.6% | £153,955 |
| June 2009 | -11.2% | £140,490 |
| June 2008 | -2.3% | £158,225 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £162,014 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,331.
The MK42 7RQ Rental Market has increased by 54.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3% | £1,331pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.4% | £1,292pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.6% | £1,238pcm |
| June 2023 | 9% | £1,150pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.3% | £1,055pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.4% | £965pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.3% | £899pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.7% | £896pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.1% | £881pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.2% | £891pcm |
| June 2016 | 10.5% | £864pcm |
| June 2015 | 6% | £782pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.3% | £738pcm |
| June 2013 | 3.2% | £701pcm |
| June 2012 | 1% | £679pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.9% | £672pcm |
| June 2010 | 5.1% | £660pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.7% | £628pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.5% | £666pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £656pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 12th December 2025 for £283,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 60.8%. The postcode has had a total of 7 sales since 1995.
MK42 7RQ has seen 2 sales in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Dec 2025£283,000 | 3 Bed House8, Spruce Walk, Bedford, MK42 7RQ8, Spruce Walk, Bedford, MK42 7RQ
- Sold Nov 2024£252,500 | 3 Bed House6, Spruce Walk, Bedford, MK42 7RQ6, Spruce Walk, Bedford, MK42 7RQ
- Sold Nov 2014£180,000 | 3 Bed House4, Spruce Walk, Bedford, MK42 7RQ4, Spruce Walk, Bedford, MK42 7RQ
- Sold Mar 2010£141,000 | 3 Bed House1, Spruce Walk, Bedford, MK42 7RQ1, Spruce Walk, Bedford, MK42 7RQ
- Sold Dec 2005£167,000 | 3 Bed House7, Spruce Walk, Bedford, MK42 7RQ7, Spruce Walk, Bedford, MK42 7RQ
Nearby Postcodes
MK42 7RQ is the 295th largest and the 469th most expensive postcode out of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area.
- MK42 7RU, Chantry Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7RU12 Addresses|68 m away
- MK42 7RY, Magnolia Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7RY34 Addresses|72 m away
- MK42 7SX, Juniper Walk, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7SX33 Addresses|75 m away
- MK42 7RL, Chantry Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7RL16 Addresses|78 m away
- MK42 7RJ, Chantry Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7RJ16 Addresses|86 m away
Property Types
- 5 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 5 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (5)
- Unknown (5)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 5 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (2)
- G (0)
- D (3)
- No EPC (5)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Sep 2024£355,000 | 4 Bed House50, Spruce Walk, Bedford, MK42 7LS50, Spruce Walk, Bedford, MK42 7LS
- Sold Nov 2022£321,000 | 3 Bed House40, Spruce Walk, Bedford, MK42 7RG40, Spruce Walk, Bedford, MK42 7RG
- Sold Apr 2023£320,000 | 3 Bed House48, Spruce Walk, Bedford, MK42 7LS48, Spruce Walk, Bedford, MK42 7LS
Schools Nearby
- Springfield Primary School200 m away
- Camestone School700 m away
- Bedford Road Primary Academy1.1 km away
- Daubeney Academy300 m away
- Kempston Academy1.5 km away
- Bedford Academy2.5 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK42 7RQ is Kempston Hardwick station, which is 2.4 kilometres away.
- Kempston Hardwick|2.4 km away
- Bedford St Johns|2.4 km away
- Bedford|2.8 km away
- Stewartby|5.2 km away
