Adamson Walk - MK42 8QU
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 8QU is a residential postcode situated on Adamson Walk, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 13 addresses.
It ranks as the 432nd largest and 376th most expensive of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 13 properties: 12 houses and 1 flat.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £246,139
- 10 Year change
- up 23.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,198pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 47.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £329/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.8%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 8QU is a residential postcode situated on Adamson Walk, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 13 addresses.
It ranks as the 432nd largest and 376th most expensive of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 13 properties: 12 houses and 1 flat.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £246,139
- 10 Year change
- up 23.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,198pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 47.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £329/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.8%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin MK42 8QU
- 4 Adamson Walk
House
- 6 Adamson Walk
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 8 Adamson Walk
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 10 Adamson Walk
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 12 Adamson Walk
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK42 8QU sold for £150,000 on 5th July 2007. Since then prices are up an average of 62.6%.
The current average value in the postcode is £246,139.
The MK42 8QU Sales Market has increased by 23.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.1% | £246,139 |
| June 2025 | 2.2% | £245,771 |
| June 2024 | 0.3% | £240,448 |
| June 2023 | -1% | £239,729 |
| June 2022 | 10.2% | £242,185 |
| June 2021 | 3.6% | £219,720 |
| June 2020 | 0.8% | £212,016 |
| June 2019 | -2.5% | £210,376 |
| June 2018 | 1.6% | £215,752 |
| June 2017 | 6.9% | £212,339 |
| June 2016 | 13.4% | £198,682 |
| June 2015 | 8.3% | £175,277 |
| June 2014 | 8.5% | £161,799 |
| June 2013 | 1.7% | £149,073 |
| June 2012 | -0.4% | £146,522 |
| June 2011 | -0.9% | £147,074 |
| June 2010 | 5.3% | £148,420 |
| June 2009 | -12.8% | £140,959 |
| June 2008 | -1% | £161,701 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £163,326 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,198.
The MK42 8QU Rental Market has increased by 47.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.6% | £1,198pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.7% | £1,156pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.3% | £1,104pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.9% | £1,029pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.6% | £954pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.7% | £886pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.4% | £830pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.7% | £827pcm |
| June 2018 | -2.2% | £821pcm |
| June 2017 | 3% | £840pcm |
| June 2016 | 10% | £815pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.7% | £741pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.7% | £694pcm |
| June 2013 | 2% | £663pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.7% | £650pcm |
| June 2011 | 1% | £646pcm |
| June 2010 | 0.8% | £639pcm |
| June 2009 | -6% | £634pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.5% | £675pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £658pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 5th July 2007 for £150,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 62.6%. The postcode has had a total of 5 sales since 1995.
MK42 8QU has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jul 2007£150,000 | 3 Bed House22, Adamson Walk, Bedford, MK42 8QU22, Adamson Walk, Bedford, MK42 8QU
- Sold Sep 2001£73,000 | 3 Bed House24, Adamson Walk, Bedford, MK42 8QU24, Adamson Walk, Bedford, MK42 8QU
- Sold Dec 2000£74,000 | 3 Bed House22, Adamson Walk, Bedford, MK42 8QU22, Adamson Walk, Bedford, MK42 8QU
- Sold Nov 1998£52,500 | 3 Bed House24, Adamson Walk, Bedford, MK42 8QU24, Adamson Walk, Bedford, MK42 8QU
- Sold Oct 1995£44,000 | 3 Bed House24, Adamson Walk, Bedford, MK42 8QU24, Adamson Walk, Bedford, MK42 8QU
Nearby Postcodes
MK42 8QU is the 432nd largest and the 376th most expensive postcode out of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area.
- MK42 8RD, Hillgrounds Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8RD13 Addresses|81 m away
- MK42 8RB, Gulliver Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8RB35 Addresses|87 m away
- MK42 8QX, Emmerton Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8QX24 Addresses|100 m away
- MK42 8QT, Adamson Walk, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8QT71 Addresses|102 m away
- MK42 8QZ, Adamson Walk, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 8QZ25 Addresses|102 m away
Property Types
- 8 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979
- 4 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (8)
- mid-century flat (1)
- Unknown (4)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 9 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (2)
- G (0)
- D (6)
- No EPC (4)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jul 2007£150,000 | 3 Bed House22, Adamson Walk, Bedford, MK42 8QU22, Adamson Walk, Bedford, MK42 8QU
- Sold Dec 2000£74,000 | 3 Bed House22, Adamson Walk, Bedford, MK42 8QU22, Adamson Walk, Bedford, MK42 8QU
- Sold Sep 2001£73,000 | 3 Bed House24, Adamson Walk, Bedford, MK42 8QU24, Adamson Walk, Bedford, MK42 8QU
Schools Nearby
- Bedford Road Primary Academy500 m away
- Great Denham Primary School1.1 km away
- Camestone School1.1 km away
- Daubeney Academy1.4 km away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College1.5 km away
- Kempston Academy1.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK42 8QU is Bedford station, which is 2.0 kilometres away.
- Bedford|2.0 km away
- Bedford St Johns|2.2 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|3.4 km away
- Stewartby|6.2 km away
