Marne Street - MK42 8AQ
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 8AQ is a residential postcode situated on Marne Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 14 addresses.
It ranks as the 425th largest and 340th most expensive of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 14 properties: 13 houses and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £252,117
- 10 Year change
- up 33.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,256pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £310/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.0%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 8AQ is a residential postcode situated on Marne Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 14 addresses.
It ranks as the 425th largest and 340th most expensive of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 14 properties: 13 houses and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £252,117
- 10 Year change
- up 33.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,256pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £310/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.0%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin MK42 8AQ
- 1A Marne Street
3 Bed Modern House
- 1 Marne Street
Building  |  2 Flats
- 3 Marne Street
3 Bed Period House
- 5 Marne Street
3 Bed Period House
- 7 Marne Street
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK42 8AQ sold for £250,000 on 27th March 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 0.8%.
The current average value in the postcode is £252,117.
The MK42 8AQ Sales Market has increased by 33.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.1% | £252,117 |
| June 2025 | 2.6% | £252,244 |
| June 2024 | 0.3% | £245,823 |
| June 2023 | -0.5% | £245,128 |
| June 2022 | 12.4% | £246,237 |
| June 2021 | 4.2% | £219,011 |
| June 2020 | 1.7% | £210,178 |
| June 2019 | -2.6% | £206,620 |
| June 2018 | 2.9% | £212,137 |
| June 2017 | 8.9% | £206,125 |
| June 2016 | 14.7% | £189,222 |
| June 2015 | 9.4% | £164,928 |
| June 2014 | 8.5% | £150,694 |
| June 2013 | 2.7% | £138,887 |
| June 2012 | 0.4% | £135,245 |
| June 2011 | -1.4% | £134,731 |
| June 2010 | 7.7% | £136,625 |
| June 2009 | -12% | £126,815 |
| June 2008 | -2.3% | £144,164 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £147,493 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,256.
The MK42 8AQ Rental Market has increased by 55.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.6% | £1,256pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.8% | £1,212pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.4% | £1,157pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.7% | £1,077pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.7% | £991pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.5% | £903pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.7% | £840pcm |
| June 2019 | 1% | £834pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.3% | £826pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.9% | £837pcm |
| June 2016 | 11.2% | £806pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.6% | £724pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.4% | £679pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.9% | £644pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.4% | £626pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.4% | £618pcm |
| June 2010 | 3.2% | £609pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.9% | £590pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.5% | £628pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £619pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 27th March 2025 for £250,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 0.8%. The postcode has had a total of 8 sales since 1995.
MK42 8AQ has seen 2 sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Mar 2025£250,000 | 3 Bed House5, Marne Street, Bedford, MK42 8AQ5, Marne Street, Bedford, MK42 8AQ
- Sold Feb 2024£285,000 | 3 Bed House7, Marne Street, Bedford, MK42 8AQ7, Marne Street, Bedford, MK42 8AQ
- Sold May 2019£232,000 | 3 Bed House9, Marne Street, Bedford, MK42 8AQ9, Marne Street, Bedford, MK42 8AQ
- Sold Apr 2014£165,000 | 3 Bed House9, Marne Street, Bedford, MK42 8AQ9, Marne Street, Bedford, MK42 8AQ
- Sold Jul 2008£115,000 | 3 Bed House7, Marne Street, Bedford, MK42 8AQ7, Marne Street, Bedford, MK42 8AQ
Nearby Postcodes
MK42 8AQ is the 425th largest and the 340th most expensive postcode out of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area.
- MK42 8AG, Marne Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8AG19 Addresses|28 m away
- MK42 8DE, Beatrice Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8DE5 Addresses|60 m away
- MK42 8DF, Beatrice Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8DF11 Addresses|62 m away
- MK42 8AH, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8AH13 Addresses|72 m away
- MK42 8AF, Beatrice Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8AF22 Addresses|74 m away
Property Types
- 8 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 3 modern houses built after 1980
- 1 mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (8)
- modern house (3)
- mid-century house (1)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 11 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (2)
- B (2)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (6)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Feb 2024£285,000 | 3 Bed House7, Marne Street, Bedford, MK42 8AQ7, Marne Street, Bedford, MK42 8AQ
- Sold Aug 2024£275,000 | 3 Bed House32, Marne Street, Bedford, MK42 8AG32, Marne Street, Bedford, MK42 8AG
- Sold Mar 2025£250,000 | 3 Bed House5, Marne Street, Bedford, MK42 8AQ5, Marne Street, Bedford, MK42 8AQ
Schools Nearby
- Cauldwell School500 m away
- Camestone School800 m away
- Bedford Road Primary Academy1.2 km away
- Daubeney Academy1.2 km away
- Bedford Free School1.3 km away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College1.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK42 8AQ 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|6.7 km away
