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MK42 8UW

Downfield Way - MK42 8UW

Last updated Jul 2026

Key Postcode Insights

MK42 8UW is a residential postcode situated on Downfield Way, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 7 addresses.

It ranks as the 200th largest and 549th most expensive of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area. The most common property type is a modern house built after 1980.

The postcode contains a total of 7 properties: 7 houses.

Ave. Sale Price
£278,220
10 Year change
up 29.3%
Ave. Rental Price
£1,281pcm
10 Year change
up 53.6%
Ave. £ per ft²
£331/ft²
Ave. Gross Yield
5.5%/year/yr
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Sales Market Trends

The current average value in the postcode is £278,220.
The MK42 8UW Sales Market has increased by 29.3% over the last 10 years.

PeriodYear on YearAverage Price
June 2026-0.2%£278,220
June 20252.1%£278,846
June 20240.3%£273,234
June 2023-0.3%£272,350
June 202211.7%£273,286
June 20214.6%£244,713
June 20201.3%£233,983
June 2019-2.5%£231,072
June 20182.5%£237,037
June 20177.5%£231,275
June 201614.1%£215,172
June 20158.1%£188,581
June 20148.6%£174,456
June 20133%£160,664
June 20120.8%£156,053
June 2011-0.6%£154,862
June 20107.7%£155,875
June 2009-12.7%£144,725
June 2008-1.3%£165,748
June 20070%£167,949
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Rental Market Trends

The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,281.
The MK42 8UW Rental Market has increased by 53.6% over the last 10 years.

PeriodYear on YearAverage Price
June 20263.2%£1,281pcm
June 20254.5%£1,241pcm
June 20247.2%£1,187pcm
June 20238.7%£1,107pcm
June 20229%£1,019pcm
June 20217.9%£934pcm
June 20200.8%£866pcm
June 20190.7%£859pcm
June 2018-1.3%£853pcm
June 20173.7%£864pcm
June 201610.6%£834pcm
June 20156.7%£754pcm
June 20144.6%£706pcm
June 20133.1%£675pcm
June 20122%£654pcm
June 20111.2%£642pcm
June 20103.1%£634pcm
June 2009-5.7%£615pcm
June 20082.2%£652pcm
June 20070%£638pcm
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Nearby Postcodes

MK42 8UW is the 200th largest and the 549th most expensive postcode out of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area.

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Property Types

  • 3 modern houses built after 1980
  • 4 other addresses of unknown type
  • modern house (3)
  • Unknown (4)
Energy Efficiency

Energy Efficiency

  • Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 3 properties.
  • The most common rating is C.
  • A (0)
  • E (0)
  • B (0)
  • F (0)
  • C (3)
  • G (0)
  • D (0)
  • No EPC (4)
Schools Nearby

Schools Nearby

The nearest primary school to MK42 8UW is Bedford Road Primary Academy, which is 600 metres away.
  • Bedford Road Primary Academy
    600 m away
  • Camestone School
    1.0 km away
  • Great Denham Primary School
    1.1 km away
The nearest secondary school is Daubeney Academy, which is 1.4 kilometres away.
  • Daubeney Academy
    1.4 km away
  • Biddenham International School and Sports College
    1.4 km away
  • Kempston Academy
    1.9 km away
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Schools and house prices
Source: Ofsted 2026
Public Transport Nearby

Public Transport Nearby

The closest station to MK42 8UW is Bedford station, which is 1.7 kilometres away.

  • Bedford
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    1.7 km away
  • Bedford St Johns
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    2.0 km away
  • Kempston Hardwick
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    3.6 km away
  • Stewartby
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    6.4 km away
Source: National Rail
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