Halsey Road - MK42 8AU
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 8AU is a residential postcode situated on Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 19 addresses.
It ranks as the 624th largest of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area.
The postcode contains a total of 19 properties: 9 houses and 10 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £382,671
- 10 Year change
- up 27.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,514pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £342/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 8AU is a residential postcode situated on Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 19 addresses.
It ranks as the 624th largest of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area.
The postcode contains a total of 19 properties: 9 houses and 10 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £382,671
- 10 Year change
- up 27.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,514pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £342/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.7%/year/yr
Explore Properties in MK42 8AU
- 1 Halsey Road
House
- 2 Halsey Road
House
- 3 Halsey Road
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 4 Halsey Road
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 5 Halsey Road
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK42 8AU sold for £340,000 on 5th February 2026. Since then prices are down an average of 1.6%.
The current average value in the postcode is £382,671.
The MK42 8AU Sales Market has increased by 27.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.8% | £382,671 |
| June 2025 | 1.6% | £385,782 |
| June 2024 | 0.2% | £379,819 |
| June 2023 | 0% | £378,941 |
| June 2022 | 11% | £378,835 |
| June 2021 | 4.9% | £341,345 |
| June 2020 | 1% | £325,363 |
| June 2019 | -2.1% | £322,195 |
| June 2018 | 2.6% | £329,104 |
| June 2017 | 7% | £320,789 |
| June 2016 | 13% | £299,783 |
| June 2015 | 7.9% | £265,258 |
| June 2014 | 8.1% | £245,847 |
| June 2013 | 3% | £227,466 |
| June 2012 | 0.9% | £220,859 |
| June 2011 | -0.3% | £218,901 |
| June 2010 | 9.3% | £219,625 |
| June 2009 | -12.1% | £200,968 |
| June 2008 | -1.1% | £228,650 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £231,256 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,514.
The MK42 8AU Rental Market has increased by 51.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.6% | £1,514pcm |
| June 2025 | 4% | £1,475pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.2% | £1,418pcm |
| June 2023 | 9% | £1,323pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.4% | £1,213pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.1% | £1,119pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.6% | £1,036pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.1% | £1,030pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.2% | £1,019pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.2% | £1,032pcm |
| June 2016 | 9.7% | £1,000pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.3% | £912pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.2% | £858pcm |
| June 2013 | 3.3% | £823pcm |
| June 2012 | 2% | £797pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.6% | £781pcm |
| June 2010 | 4.7% | £769pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.2% | £735pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.3% | £776pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £758pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 5th February 2026 for £340,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 1.6%.
MK42 8AU has had 3 sales since 1995, 1 of them in the last twelve months.
- Sold Feb 2026£340,000 | 3 Bed House16A, Halsey Road, Bedford, MK42 8AU16A, Halsey Road, Bedford, MK42 8AU
- Sold Aug 2014£170,000 | 3 Bed House16, Halsey Road, Bedford, MK42 8AU16, Halsey Road, Bedford, MK42 8AU
- Sold Sep 2007£200,000 | 4 Bed House12, Halsey Road, Bedford, MK42 8AU12, Halsey Road, Bedford, MK42 8AU
Nearby Postcodes
MK42 8AU is the 624th largest and the 1006th most expensive postcode out of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area.
- MK42 8AT, Halsey Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8AT20 Addresses|73 m away
- MK42 8BH, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8BH16 Addresses|151 m away
- MK42 8DA, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8DA3 Addresses|158 m away
- MK42 8LB, Farrer Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8LB6 Addresses|158 m away
- MK42 8BX, Foster Place, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8BX7 Addresses|164 m away
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 9 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (4)
- G (0)
- D (4)
- No EPC (10)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jul 2020£410,000 | 5 Bed House43, Halsey Road, Bedford, MK42 8AT43, Halsey Road, Bedford, MK42 8AT
- Sold Apr 2024£370,000 | 4 Bed House21, Halsey Road, Bedford, MK42 8AT21, Halsey Road, Bedford, MK42 8AT
- Sold Jun 2019£345,000 | 4 Bed House32, Halsey Road, Bedford, MK42 8AT32, Halsey Road, Bedford, MK42 8AT
Schools Nearby
- Bedford Road Primary Academy300 m away
- Camestone School700 m away
- Springfield Primary School1.1 km away
- Daubeney Academy1.0 km away
- Kempston Academy1.6 km away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College1.8 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK42 8AU is Bedford station, which is 1.9 kilometres away.
- Bedford|1.9 km away
- Bedford St Johns|2.0 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|3.3 km away
- Stewartby|6.1 km away