Bedford Road - MK42 8AH
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 8AH is a residential postcode situated on Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 13 addresses.
It ranks as the 424th largest and 75th most expensive of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area. The most common property type is a period flat built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 13 properties: 2 houses and 11 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £170,136
- 10 Year change
- up 22.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £885pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 43.6%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £356/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.2%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 8AH is a residential postcode situated on Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 13 addresses.
It ranks as the 424th largest and 75th most expensive of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area. The most common property type is a period flat built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 13 properties: 2 houses and 11 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £170,136
- 10 Year change
- up 22.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £885pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 43.6%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £356/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.2%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin MK42 8AH
- 18 Bedford Road
Building | 3 Flats
- 20 Bedford Road
4 Bed Period House
- 22 Bedford Road
4 Bed Period House
- 24 Bedford Road
Building | 4 Flats
- 26 Bedford Road
Building | 4 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK42 8AH sold for £272,000 on 22nd July 2022. Since then prices are up an average of 1.4%.
The current average value in the postcode is £170,136.
The MK42 8AH Sales Market has increased by 22.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.1% | £170,136 |
| June 2025 | 2.4% | £169,982 |
| June 2024 | 0.4% | £166,059 |
| June 2023 | -1.4% | £165,392 |
| June 2022 | 9.6% | £167,719 |
| June 2021 | 2.5% | £153,036 |
| June 2020 | 1% | £149,233 |
| June 2019 | -2.5% | £147,803 |
| June 2018 | 1.8% | £151,541 |
| June 2017 | 7.4% | £148,789 |
| June 2016 | 13.2% | £138,565 |
| June 2015 | 8.9% | £122,454 |
| June 2014 | 8% | £112,450 |
| June 2013 | 1.4% | £104,168 |
| June 2012 | -1.5% | £102,738 |
| June 2011 | -1.4% | £104,264 |
| June 2010 | 5.5% | £105,762 |
| June 2009 | -12.6% | £100,202 |
| June 2008 | -1.7% | £114,676 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £116,716 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £885.
The MK42 8AH Rental Market has increased by 43.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.7% | £885pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.5% | £854pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.6% | £817pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.7% | £759pcm |
| June 2022 | 7% | £705pcm |
| June 2021 | 5.8% | £659pcm |
| June 2020 | 0% | £623pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.1% | £624pcm |
| June 2018 | -2.3% | £616pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.4% | £631pcm |
| June 2016 | 9.7% | £616pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.1% | £562pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.9% | £530pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.6% | £505pcm |
| June 2012 | -0.5% | £497pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.4% | £500pcm |
| June 2010 | 1.1% | £493pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.6% | £487pcm |
| June 2008 | 2% | £522pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £512pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 22nd July 2022 for £272,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 1.4%. The postcode has had a total of 15 sales since 1995.
MK42 8AH has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jul 2022£272,000 | 4 Bed House22, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8AH22, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8AH
- Sold Nov 2020£81,000 | 1 Bed Flat26B, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8AH26B, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8AH
- Sold Nov 2020£242,000 | 4 Bed House20, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8AH20, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8AH
- Sold Oct 2020£161,000 | 2 Bed Flat18C, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8AH18C, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8AH
- Sold Mar 2020£140,875 | 1 Bed Flat18A, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8AH18A, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8AH
Nearby Postcodes
MK42 8AH is the 424th largest and the 75th most expensive postcode out of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area.
- MK42 8AB, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8AB14 Addresses|52 m away
- MK42 8AG, Marne Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8AG19 Addresses|71 m away
- MK42 8AQ, Marne Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8AQ13 Addresses|72 m away
- MK42 8AD, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8AD6 Addresses|85 m away
- MK42 8AF, Beatrice Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8AF22 Addresses|111 m away
Property Types
- 2 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 11 period flats built between 1800 and 1911
- period house (2)
- period flat (11)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 11 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (6)
- G (0)
- D (5)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Feb 2019£2,880,000 | 4 Bed House389, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8PX389, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8PX
- Sold Mar 2023£2,411,719 | 1 Bed FlatSimrit House 261, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8BPSimrit House 261, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8BP
- Sold Nov 2016£602,750 | 1 Bed FlatSimrit House 261, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8BPSimrit House 261, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8BP
Schools Nearby
- Cauldwell School500 m away
- Camestone School800 m away
- Bedford Road Primary Academy1.2 km away
- Daubeney Academy1.3 km away
- Bedford Free School1.3 km away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College1.7 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK42 8AH is Bedford St Johns station, which is 1.1 kilometres away.
- Bedford St Johns|1.1 km away
- Bedford|1.3 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|3.9 km away
- Stewartby|6.8 km away
