Bedford Road - MK42 8QB
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 8QB is a residential postcode situated on Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 9 addresses.
It ranks as the 261st largest and 1078th most expensive of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area. The most common property type is a early-century flat built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 9 properties: 3 houses, 4 flats and 2 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £311,513
- 10 Year change
- up 24.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,341pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 46.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £302/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.2%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 8QB is a residential postcode situated on Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 9 addresses.
It ranks as the 261st largest and 1078th most expensive of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area. The most common property type is a early-century flat built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 9 properties: 3 houses, 4 flats and 2 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £311,513
- 10 Year change
- up 24.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,341pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 46.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £302/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.2%/year/yr
Explore Properties in MK42 8QB
- 315 Bedford Road
Building | 2 Flats
- 317 Bedford Road
Building | 2 Flats
- 319 Bedford Road
4 Bed Early-century House
- 321 Bedford Road
5 Bed Mid-century House
- 323A Bedford Road
4 Bed House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK42 8QB sold for £467,500 on 12th April 2024. Since then prices are up an average of 1.8%.
The current average value in the postcode is £311,513.
The MK42 8QB Sales Market has increased by 24.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.3% | £311,513 |
| June 2025 | 1.8% | £312,314 |
| June 2024 | 0.1% | £306,837 |
| June 2023 | -0.6% | £306,456 |
| June 2022 | 10% | £308,217 |
| June 2021 | 4% | £280,184 |
| June 2020 | 0.6% | £269,363 |
| June 2019 | -2% | £267,642 |
| June 2018 | 2.1% | £273,117 |
| June 2017 | 7% | £267,605 |
| June 2016 | 12.5% | £250,203 |
| June 2015 | 8.8% | £222,353 |
| June 2014 | 7.9% | £204,357 |
| June 2013 | 1.4% | £189,424 |
| June 2012 | -0.2% | £186,777 |
| June 2011 | -0.8% | £187,065 |
| June 2010 | 6.9% | £188,556 |
| June 2009 | -11.9% | £176,442 |
| June 2008 | -1.3% | £200,232 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £202,960 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,341.
The MK42 8QB Rental Market has increased by 46.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.3% | £1,341pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.2% | £1,299pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.5% | £1,247pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.3% | £1,160pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.4% | £1,071pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.8% | £997pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.1% | £934pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.2% | £933pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.9% | £922pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.6% | £939pcm |
| June 2016 | 9.5% | £915pcm |
| June 2015 | 6% | £836pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.6% | £789pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.1% | £754pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.3% | £739pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.6% | £736pcm |
| June 2010 | 2.7% | £725pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.8% | £706pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.1% | £749pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £734pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 12th April 2024 for £467,500 and since then the market in the area has increased by 1.8%.
MK42 8QB has had 3 sales since 1995, with 1 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Apr 2024£467,500 | 5 Bed House321, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8QB321, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8QB
- Sold Aug 2012£250,000 | 4 Bed House323A, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8QB323A, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8QB
- Sold Apr 2012£230,000 | 4 Bed House319, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8QB319, Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8QB
Nearby Postcodes
MK42 8QB is the 261st largest and the 1078th most expensive postcode out of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area.
- MK42 8QQ, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8QQ26 Addresses|94 m away
- MK42 8QH, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8QH8 Addresses|103 m away
- MK42 8QA, Saxon Centre, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8QA1 Address|130 m away
- MK42 8PX, Bedford Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8PX13 Addresses|132 m away
- MK42 8QJ, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8QJ10 Addresses|156 m away
Property Types
- 1 mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 house of an unknown age
- 1 early-century house built between 1912 and 1935
- 4 early-century flats built between 1912 and 1935
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (1)
- house (1)
- early-century house (1)
- early-century flat (4)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 6 properties.
- The most common rating is E.
- A (0)
- E (3)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (3)
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
- Bedford Road Primary Academy100 m away
- Camestone School800 m away
- Balliol Primary School800 m away
- Daubeney Academy900 m away
- Kempston Academy1.3 km away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College2.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK42 8QB is Bedford station, which is 2.3 kilometres away.
- Bedford|2.3 km away
- Bedford St Johns|2.3 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|2.9 km away
- Stewartby|5.7 km away
