Foster Road - MK42 8BU
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 8BU is a residential postcode situated on Foster Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 67 addresses.
It ranks as the 1160th largest of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area.
The postcode contains a total of 67 properties: 36 houses and 31 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £335,488
- 10 Year change
- up 28.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,445pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 52.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £313/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.2%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 8BU is a residential postcode situated on Foster Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 67 addresses.
It ranks as the 1160th largest of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area.
The postcode contains a total of 67 properties: 36 houses and 31 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £335,488
- 10 Year change
- up 28.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,445pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 52.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £313/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.2%/year/yr
Explore Properties in MK42 8BU
- 2 Foster Road
3 Bed Early-century House
- 4 Foster Road
4 Bed Early-century House
- 6 Foster Road
House
- 8 Foster Road
House
- 10 Foster Road
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK42 8BU sold for £250,000 on 29th August 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 1.5%.
The current average value in the postcode is £335,488.
The MK42 8BU Sales Market has increased by 28.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.6% | £335,488 |
| June 2025 | 1.8% | £337,348 |
| June 2024 | 0.2% | £331,529 |
| June 2023 | -0.1% | £330,762 |
| June 2022 | 11.3% | £331,056 |
| June 2021 | 4.8% | £297,489 |
| June 2020 | 1.1% | £283,731 |
| June 2019 | -2.2% | £280,680 |
| June 2018 | 2.6% | £287,133 |
| June 2017 | 7.3% | £279,990 |
| June 2016 | 13.4% | £261,053 |
| June 2015 | 8.1% | £230,162 |
| June 2014 | 8.3% | £212,958 |
| June 2013 | 2.9% | £196,684 |
| June 2012 | 0.9% | £191,188 |
| June 2011 | -0.4% | £189,513 |
| June 2010 | 8.6% | £190,367 |
| June 2009 | -12.3% | £175,244 |
| June 2008 | -1.3% | £199,712 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £202,250 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,445.
The MK42 8BU Rental Market has increased by 52.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.9% | £1,445pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.2% | £1,404pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.2% | £1,348pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.9% | £1,257pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.7% | £1,154pcm |
| June 2021 | 8% | £1,062pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.7% | £983pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.9% | £977pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.3% | £968pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.4% | £980pcm |
| June 2016 | 10.1% | £948pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.5% | £861pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.4% | £809pcm |
| June 2013 | 3.2% | £775pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.9% | £751pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.4% | £736pcm |
| June 2010 | 4% | £726pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.4% | £698pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.2% | £738pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £722pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 29th August 2025 for £250,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 1.5%.
MK42 8BU has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and 1 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Aug 2025£250,000 | 3 Bed House112, Foster Road, Bedford, MK42 8BU112, Foster Road, Bedford, MK42 8BU
- Sold Apr 2025£350,000 | 4 Bed House116, Foster Road, Bedford, MK42 8BU116, Foster Road, Bedford, MK42 8BU
- Sold May 2024£270,000 | 3 Bed House96, Foster Road, Bedford, MK42 8BU96, Foster Road, Bedford, MK42 8BU
Nearby Postcodes
MK42 8BU is the 1160th largest and the 801st most expensive postcode out of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area.
- MK42 8BT, Foster Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8BT54 Addresses|54 m away
- MK42 8UR, Vineyard Way, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8UR30 Addresses|158 m away
- MK42 8UX, Hartwell Drive, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8UX13 Addresses|169 m away
- MK42 8BX, Foster Place, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8BX7 Addresses|170 m away
- MK42 8BW, King Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8BW36 Addresses|173 m away
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 35 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (10)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (8)
- G (0)
- D (16)
- No EPC (32)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Mar 2025£535,000 | 4 Bed House55, Foster Road, Bedford, MK42 8BT55, Foster Road, Bedford, MK42 8BT
- Sold Mar 2024£430,000 | 4 Bed House17, Foster Road, Bedford, MK42 8BT17, Foster Road, Bedford, MK42 8BT
- Sold Dec 2018£415,000 | 4 Bed House70, Foster Road, Bedford, MK42 8BU70, Foster Road, Bedford, MK42 8BU
Schools Nearby
- Bedford Road Primary Academy300 m away
- Camestone School900 m away
- Balliol Primary School1.2 km away
- Daubeney Academy1.2 km away
- Kempston Academy1.6 km away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College1.7 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK42 8BU is Bedford station, which is 2.0 kilometres away.
- Bedford|2.0 km away
- Bedford St Johns|2.1 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|3.3 km away
- Stewartby|6.1 km away
