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Name: MK42 9FH
Address: MK42 9FH, Bedford, East of England, MK42 9FH, United Kingdom

Last updated May 2026

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MK42 9FH is a residential postcode situated on Melrose Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 with 44 addresses.

It ranks as the 1078th largest and 1117th 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 44 properties: 44 houses.

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MK42 9FH is a residential postcode situated on Melrose Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 with 44 addresses.

It ranks as the 1078th largest and 1117th 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 44 properties: 44 houses.

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House Pricesin MK42 9FH

Sale prices range from £274,750 for 3 bedroom freehold houses with a garden (699 ft²) to £599,937 for 5 bedroom freehold houses with a garden (2,015 ft²) .

Monthly rental prices range from £1,271 pcm for 3 bed houses to £2,153 pcm for 5 bed houses.

The gross rental yield is between 4.2% and 5.7%.

The average value per square foot is £336.

Average Sale Value

£422,682

Average Rental Value

£1,665 pcm

Average Rental Yield

4.7% /year

Average Value Per Sqft

£336 /ft²

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Prices last updated 1st May 2026

Sales Market Trendsin MK42 9FH

The last sale in MK42 9FH sold for £300,000 on 16th February 2024. Since then prices are up an average of 2.3%.

The current average value in the postcode is £422,682.
The MK42 9FH Sales Market has increased by 36.5% over the last 10 years.

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Period	Year on Year	Average Price
April 2026	0.3%	£422,682
April 2025	1.5%	£421,237
April 2024	-0.7%	£415,084
April 2023	2.1%	£417,847
April 2022	11.9%	£409,241
April 2021	3.1%	£365,825
April 2020	0.3%	£354,793
April 2019	-1.5%	£353,674
April 2018	4.5%	£359,212
April 2017	11%	£343,846
April 2016	12%	£309,682
April 2015	9.8%	£276,383
April 2014	7%	£251,612
April 2013	5.1%	£235,122
April 2012	0.5%	£223,632
April 2011	-1.4%	£222,434
April 2010	8.2%	£225,588
April 2009	-14.1%	£208,525
April 2008	1.2%	£242,849
April 2007	0%	£239,897

Rental Market Trendsin MK42 9FH

The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,665.
The MK42 9FH Rental Market has increased by 50.1% over the last 10 years.

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Period	Year on Year	Average Price
April 2026	0.7%	£1,665pcm
April 2025	4.5%	£1,654pcm
April 2024	8.1%	£1,583pcm
April 2023	9.1%	£1,464pcm
April 2022	9%	£1,342pcm
April 2021	6.3%	£1,231pcm
April 2020	0%	£1,159pcm
April 2019	1.7%	£1,158pcm
April 2018	-1.7%	£1,138pcm
April 2017	4.4%	£1,158pcm
April 2016	10%	£1,109pcm
April 2015	5%	£1,008pcm
April 2014	5.7%	£960pcm
April 2013	5.6%	£909pcm
April 2012	1.1%	£860pcm
April 2011	2.6%	£852pcm
April 2010	2.8%	£830pcm
April 2009	-5.9%	£807pcm
April 2008	2.2%	£858pcm
April 2007	0%	£840pcm

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Sales History
in MK42 9FH

The last sale was on 16th February 2024 for £300,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 2.3%. The postcode has had a total of 113 sales since 1995.

MK42 9FH has seen 4 sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.

Sold Feb 2024£300,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Oct 2023£278,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jun 2023£301,350 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Apr 2023£307,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Aug 2021£271,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold May 2021£475,000 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Feb 2021£460,000 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Aug 2020£240,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jun 2019£250,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jul 2018£252,500 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Apr 2018£239,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Mar 2018£435,000 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Feb 2017£470,000 | 4 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Mar 2016£426,000 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Nov 2015£390,000 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Nov 2014£341,000 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jul 2014£323,000 | 4 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Apr 2014£172,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jan 2014£161,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jul 2013£163,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Apr 2012£147,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Nov 2011£295,000 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Aug 2011£158,500 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Oct 2009£281,000 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jul 2007£175,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jul 2007£184,995 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jul 2007£189,995 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jul 2007£328,500 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold May 2007£175,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold May 2007£320,000 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Mar 2007£374,950 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Oct 2006£160,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Aug 2006£173,500 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Apr 2006£296,500 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Apr 2006£282,000 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Apr 2006£291,000 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Apr 2006£155,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Feb 2006£165,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Feb 2006£150,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jan 2006£296,000 | 4 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jan 2005£150,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Sep 2004£288,000 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Aug 2004£157,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Aug 2004£293,000 | 4 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jul 2004£162,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jul 2004£295,250 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Mar 2004£292,000 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jun 2003£142,500 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jun 2003£135,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold May 2003£137,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Feb 2003£250,000 | 4 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jan 2003£250,000 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Sep 2002£225,000 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Aug 2002£245,000 | 4 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jul 2002£129,500 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold May 2002£105,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold May 2002£226,500 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold May 2002£111,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Feb 2002£105,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Oct 2001£102,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Oct 2001£95,500 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Aug 2001£226,000 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jul 2001£215,000 | 4 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold May 2001£96,995 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Mar 2001£154,000 | 4 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Nov 2000£84,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Sep 2000£96,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jul 2000£93,500 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Feb 2000£160,000 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jan 2000£210,000 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Dec 1999£199,950 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Nov 1999£191,995 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Nov 1999£205,995 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Sep 1999£85,995 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Aug 1999£78,995 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jul 1999£77,995 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jul 1999£76,945 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jun 1999£89,995 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jun 1999£83,595 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jun 1999£82,195 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jun 1999£72,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jun 1999£75,995 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jun 1999£76,945 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jun 1999£81,000 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold May 1999£77,495 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold May 1999£73,621 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Apr 1999£72,495 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Apr 1999£76,470 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Apr 1999£72,670 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Apr 1999£73,495 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Apr 1999£69,495 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Apr 1999£80,745 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Feb 1999£70,538 | 3 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jan 1999£170,950 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Dec 1998£166,950 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Dec 1998£157,950 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Dec 1998£129,950 | 4 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Dec 1998£167,950 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Dec 1998£179,950 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Nov 1998£168,950 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Sep 1998£169,950 | 4 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jul 1998£151,950 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jul 1998£152,950 | 4 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jul 1998£161,950 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jul 1998£157,950 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jun 1998£161,950 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jun 1998£157,950 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jun 1998£165,950 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jun 1998£162,950 | 4 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jun 1998£153,950 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jun 1998£158,950 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold Jun 1998£153,950 | 5 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

Sold May 1998£159,950 | 4 Bed HouseMelrose Drive

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Nearby Postcodesto MK42 9FH

MK42 9FH is the 1078th largest and the 1117th most expensive postcode out of the 1,174 postcodes in the MK42 area.

71 mMK42 9FZ, Waltham Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42MK42 9FZ20 Addresses
83 mMK42 9FE, Kirkstall Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42MK42 9FE25 Addresses
116 mMK42 9GA, Waltham Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42MK42 9GA16 Addresses
126 mMK42 9FX, Croxden Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42MK42 9FX15 Addresses
137 mMK42 9FG, Lilleshall Drive, Elstow, Bedford, MK42MK42 9FG21 Addresses
147 mMK42 9FF, Dorchester Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42MK42 9FF16 Addresses

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Property Typesin MK42 9FH

20 modern houses built after 1980
4 houses of an unknown age
20 other addresses of unknown type

modern house (20)
house (4)
Unknown (20)

Energy Efficiencyof properties in MK42 9FH

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 20 properties.
The dominant rating is C.

A (0)
E (0)
B (0)
F (0)
C (12)
G (0)
D (8)
No EPC (24)

Top 3 Most Expensive Saleson Melrose Drive

Schools Nearbyto MK42 9FH

The nearest primary school to MK42 9FH is Elstow School which is 222 metres away.

222
m
Elstow School
1.3
km
King's Oak Primary School
1.3
km
Shackleton Primary School

The nearest secondary school is Bedford Academy which is 893 metres away.

893
m
Bedford Academy
1.7
km
Daubeney Academy
2.3
km
Bedford Free School

Schools and house prices

Source: Ofsted 2026

Public Transport Nearbyto MK42 9FH

The closest station to MK42 9FH is Bedford St Johns station which is 2.0 kilometres away.

2.0
km
Bedford St Johns
2.9
km
Bedford
3.7
km
Kempston Hardwick
6.3
km
Stewartby

Source: National Rail

Available Internet Speedsfor MK42 9FH

According to recent data from Ofcom, ultrafast broadband is available in this area.

Ultrafast

0.78 mbps

Max upload

350 mbps

Max download

According to recent data from Ofcom, Ultrafast broadband is available in the area.

Max Upload

0.78 mbps

Max Download

350 mbps

Source: Ofcom (May 2026)

Risk of Floodingfor MK42 9FH

According to data from the Environment Agency, the flood risk in this area is considered to be very low.

Very low floodriskin this area

Local Flood RiskVery low

Source: Environment Agency (2024)

Home Ownership Nearbyaround MK42 9FH

The recent census recorded whether a resident owned or rented their home.

In the area around MK42 9FH, % of property is and % is .

The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.

This area

East of England

England & Wales

Owned (Outright)

Owned (Mortgage)

Shared ownership

Rented (Social)

Rented (Private)

Source: ONS Census (2021)

Education Levels in the Areaaround MK42 9FH

The recent census recorded the highest level of education achieved by residents in the local area.

In the area around MK42 9FH, 0.0% of residents are recorded as possessing school level qualifications and 0.0% as possessing degree level qualifications.

The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.

This area

East of England

England & Wales

School Students

Students 16+

Degree educated

Other

Source: ONS Census (2021)

Average Age of Residentsaround MK42 9FH

Source: ONS Census (2021)

Number of Second Homesaround MK42 9FH

The recent census recorded whether a property was a primary or secondary home for the resident.

In the area around MK42 9FH, 0.0% of property was a second home.

Comparison figures for East of England and the rest of England & Wales are listed below.

NaN%

Within this area

0.9%

Within East of England

0.8%

England & Wales

Source: ONS Census (2021)

Average Cars per Homearound MK42 9FH

The recent census recorded the number of cars registered in each household.

In the area around MK42 9FH, there are an average of 0.0 cars per household.

See below for how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.

Within this area

1.4

Within East of England

1.2

England & Wales

Source: ONS Census (2021)

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Home Ownership Nearbyaround MK42 9FH

The recent census recorded whether a resident owned or rented their home.

In the area around MK42 9FH, % of property is and % is .

The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.

This area

East of England

England & Wales

Owned (Outright)

Owned (Mortgage)

Shared ownership

Rented (Social)

Rented (Private)

Source: ONS Census (2021)

Education Levels in the Areaaround MK42 9FH

The recent census recorded the highest level of education achieved by residents in the local area.

In the area around MK42 9FH, 0.0% of residents are recorded as possessing school level qualifications and 0.0% as possessing degree level qualifications.

The graph below shows how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.

This area

East of England

England & Wales

School Students

Students 16+

Degree educated

Other

Source: ONS Census (2021)

Average Age of Residentsaround MK42 9FH

Source: ONS Census (2021)

Number of Second Homesaround MK42 9FH

The recent census recorded whether a property was a primary or secondary home for the resident.

In the area around MK42 9FH, 0.0% of property was a second home.

Comparison figures for East of England and the rest of England & Wales are listed below.

NaN%

Within this area

0.9%

Within East of England

0.8%

England & Wales

Source: ONS Census (2021)

Average Cars per Homearound MK42 9FH

The recent census recorded the number of cars registered in each household.

In the area around MK42 9FH, there are an average of 0.0 cars per household.

See below for how this compares to East of England and the rest of England & Wales.

Within this area

1.4

Within East of England

1.2

England & Wales

Source: ONS Census (2021)

MK42 9FHHouse Prices / East of England, Bedford, Melrose Drive

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