MK42 8TZ is a residential postcode situated on St. Matthews Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 10 addresses.
It ranks as the 305th largest and 238th most expensive of the 1,174 postcodes in the MK42 area. The dominant property type is a modern house built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 10 properties: 10 houses.
MK42 8TZ is a residential postcode situated on St. Matthews Close, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 10 addresses.
It ranks as the 305th largest and 238th most expensive of the 1,174 postcodes in the MK42 area. The dominant property type is a modern house built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 10 properties: 10 houses.
Sale prices range from £176,435 for 2 bedroom freehold houses with a garden (473 ft2) to £238,736 for 3 bedroom freehold houses with a garden (785 ft2) .
Monthly rental prices range from £933 pcm for 2 bed houses to £1,253 pcm for 3 bed houses.
The gross rental yield is between 6.3% and 6.4%.
The average value per square foot is £303.
The current average value in the postcode is £226,060.
The MK42 8TZ Sales Market has increased by 38.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 1.8% | £226,060 |
| April 2025 | 2.6% | £222,069 |
| April 2024 | -1.2% | £216,478 |
| April 2023 | 1.7% | £219,155 |
| April 2022 | 12.8% | £215,422 |
| April 2021 | 4.1% | £190,951 |
| April 2020 | 0.5% | £183,444 |
| April 2019 | -2.2% | £182,575 |
| April 2018 | 3.4% | £186,716 |
| April 2017 | 10.6% | £180,592 |
| April 2016 | 13% | £163,277 |
| April 2015 | 11.1% | £144,439 |
| April 2014 | 7.7% | £130,036 |
| April 2013 | 3.1% | £120,711 |
| April 2012 | 0.2% | £117,083 |
| April 2011 | -1.3% | £116,877 |
| April 2010 | 6.6% | £118,433 |
| April 2009 | -15.2% | £111,127 |
| April 2008 | 0.8% | £131,092 |
| April 2007 | 0% | £130,077 |
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,192.
The MK42 8TZ Rental Market has increased by 55.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| April 2026 | 2.4% | £1,192pcm |
| April 2025 | 5.7% | £1,164pcm |
| April 2024 | 7.2% | £1,101pcm |
| April 2023 | 8.8% | £1,027pcm |
| April 2022 | 9.9% | £944pcm |
| April 2021 | 6.9% | £859pcm |
| April 2020 | 0.5% | £803pcm |
| April 2019 | 0.5% | £800pcm |
| April 2018 | -1.8% | £795pcm |
| April 2017 | 5.5% | £810pcm |
| April 2016 | 11.4% | £768pcm |
| April 2015 | 6.8% | £689pcm |
| April 2014 | 5.2% | £646pcm |
| April 2013 | 3.9% | £614pcm |
| April 2012 | 0.9% | £591pcm |
| April 2011 | 1.3% | £586pcm |
| April 2010 | 1.8% | £578pcm |
| April 2009 | -7% | £568pcm |
| April 2008 | 1.6% | £610pcm |
| April 2007 | 0% | £601pcm |
MK42 8TZ is the 305th largest and the 238th most expensive postcode out of the 1,174 postcodes in the MK42 area.
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According to recent data from Ofcom, superfast broadband is available in this area.
According to recent data from Ofcom, Superfast broadband is available in the area.
According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.
The recent census recorded whether a resident owned or rented their home.
In the area around MK42 8TZ, 39.7% of property is socially rented and 27.8% is privately owned outright.
The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.
The recent census recorded the highest level of education achieved by residents in the local area.
In the area around MK42 8TZ, 25.2% of residents are recorded as possessing school level qualifications and 32.6% as possessing degree level qualifications.
The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.
The most recent census in 2021 recorded the age of all UK residents.
In the area around MK42 8TZ, the average age was 37.4 and the most common age was 32.
The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales
The recent census recorded whether a property was a primary or secondary home for the resident.
In the area around MK42 8TZ, 0.0% of property was a second home.
Comparison figures for East of England and the rest of England & Wales are listed below.
The recent census recorded the number of cars registered in each household.
In the area around MK42 8TZ, there are an average of 1.3 cars per household.
See below for how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.