St. Johns Avenue - MK42 8JP
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 8JP is a residential postcode situated on St. Johns Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 13 addresses.
It ranks as the 429th largest and 56th most expensive of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 13 properties: 3 houses and 10 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £182,766
- 10 Year change
- up 22.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,003pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 43.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £283/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.6%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 8JP is a residential postcode situated on St. Johns Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 13 addresses.
It ranks as the 429th largest and 56th most expensive of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 13 properties: 3 houses and 10 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £182,766
- 10 Year change
- up 22.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,003pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 43.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £283/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.6%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin MK42 8JP
- 52 St. Johns Avenue
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 54 St. Johns Avenue
1 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 56 St. Johns Avenue
1 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 58 St. Johns Avenue
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 60 St. Johns Avenue
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK42 8JP sold for £138,000 on 27th June 2023. Since then prices are up an average of 2.9%.
The current average value in the postcode is £182,766.
The MK42 8JP Sales Market has increased by 22.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.3% | £182,766 |
| June 2025 | 2.4% | £182,307 |
| June 2024 | 0.1% | £178,040 |
| June 2023 | -1.3% | £177,880 |
| June 2022 | 9.7% | £180,203 |
| June 2021 | 3% | £164,274 |
| June 2020 | 0.7% | £159,500 |
| June 2019 | -2.3% | £158,408 |
| June 2018 | 1.4% | £162,068 |
| June 2017 | 7.2% | £159,873 |
| June 2016 | 13% | £149,191 |
| June 2015 | 9.5% | £132,028 |
| June 2014 | 8.2% | £120,535 |
| June 2013 | 0.7% | £111,409 |
| June 2012 | -0.9% | £110,605 |
| June 2011 | -1.3% | £111,619 |
| June 2010 | 4.5% | £113,133 |
| June 2009 | -12.4% | £108,262 |
| June 2008 | -1.6% | £123,621 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £125,596 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,003.
The MK42 8JP Rental Market has increased by 43.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.8% | £1,003pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.7% | £966pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.5% | £923pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.5% | £858pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.1% | £798pcm |
| June 2021 | 5.7% | £745pcm |
| June 2020 | 0% | £705pcm |
| June 2019 | 1% | £705pcm |
| June 2018 | -2.6% | £698pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.6% | £716pcm |
| June 2016 | 9.9% | £698pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.4% | £635pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.1% | £596pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.4% | £568pcm |
| June 2012 | -0.5% | £560pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.3% | £563pcm |
| June 2010 | 0.4% | £556pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.6% | £553pcm |
| June 2008 | 2% | £592pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £581pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 27th June 2023 for £138,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 2.9%. The postcode has had a total of 5 sales since 1995.
MK42 8JP has seen 2 sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jun 2023£138,000 | 1 Bed Flat56, St. Johns Avenue, Bedford, MK42 8JP56, St. Johns Avenue, Bedford, MK42 8JP
- Sold Feb 2023£135,000 | 2 Bed Flat66, St. Johns Avenue, Bedford, MK42 8JP66, St. Johns Avenue, Bedford, MK42 8JP
- Sold Mar 2020£110,000 | 1 Bed Flat54, St. Johns Avenue, Bedford, MK42 8JP54, St. Johns Avenue, Bedford, MK42 8JP
- Sold Apr 2018£120,000 | 1 Bed Flat54, St. Johns Avenue, Bedford, MK42 8JP54, St. Johns Avenue, Bedford, MK42 8JP
- Sold Jan 1996£50,000 | 3 Bed House68, St. Johns Avenue, Bedford, MK42 8JP68, St. Johns Avenue, Bedford, MK42 8JP
Nearby Postcodes
MK42 8JP is the 429th largest and the 56th most expensive postcode out of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area.
- MK42 8EG, St. Johns Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8EG15 Addresses|59 m away
- MK42 8JR, St. Johns Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8JR19 Addresses|67 m away
- MK42 8JL, St. Johns Avenue, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8JL25 Addresses|68 m away
- MK42 7QA, Woburn Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 7QA2 Addresses|72 m away
- MK42 8ES, St. Johns Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8ES9 Addresses|93 m away
Property Types
- 3 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 10 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- mid-century house (3)
- mid-century flat (10)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 13 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (13)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jul 2020£495,000 | 5 Bed House1, St. Johns Avenue, Bedford, MK42 8ET1, St. Johns Avenue, Bedford, MK42 8ET
- Sold Aug 2025£325,000 | 4 Bed House22, St. Johns Avenue, Bedford, MK42 8JL22, St. Johns Avenue, Bedford, MK42 8JL
- Sold Sep 2021£280,000 | 3 Bed House13, St. Johns Avenue, Bedford, MK42 8ET13, St. Johns Avenue, Bedford, MK42 8ET
Schools Nearby
- Balliol Primary School400 m away
- Bedford Road Primary Academy600 m away
- Springfield Primary School800 m away
- Daubeney Academy900 m away
- Kempston Academy900 m away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College2.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK42 8JP is Kempston Hardwick station, which is 2.4 kilometres away.
- Kempston Hardwick|2.4 km away
- Bedford St Johns|2.7 km away
- Bedford|2.8 km away
- Stewartby|5.2 km away
