Armstrong Drive - MK42 9JW
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 9JW is a residential postcode situated on Armstrong Drive, Bedford, MK42 with 22 addresses.
It ranks as the 729th largest and 540th 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 22 properties: 19 houses and 3 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £280,044
- 10 Year change
- up 28.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,322pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £309/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 9JW is a residential postcode situated on Armstrong Drive, Bedford, MK42 with 22 addresses.
It ranks as the 729th largest and 540th 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 22 properties: 19 houses and 3 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £280,044
- 10 Year change
- up 28.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,322pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 54.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £309/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.7%/year/yr
Explore Properties in MK42 9JW
- 1 Armstrong Drive
3 Bed Modern House
- 3 Armstrong Drive
3 Bed Modern House
- 5 Armstrong Drive
3 Bed Modern House
- 7 Armstrong Drive
3 Bed Modern House
- 9 Armstrong Drive
3 Bed Modern House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK42 9JW sold for £285,000 on 12th December 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 1.1%.
The current average value in the postcode is £280,044.
The MK42 9JW Sales Market has increased by 28.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.2% | £280,044 |
| June 2025 | 2% | £279,518 |
| June 2024 | 0.3% | £273,938 |
| June 2023 | -0.5% | £272,992 |
| June 2022 | 11.8% | £274,311 |
| June 2021 | 4.8% | £245,419 |
| June 2020 | 1.2% | £234,283 |
| June 2019 | -2.8% | £231,417 |
| June 2018 | 2.2% | £238,178 |
| June 2017 | 7.3% | £233,113 |
| June 2016 | 14.5% | £217,320 |
| June 2015 | 7.7% | £189,747 |
| June 2014 | 9% | £176,238 |
| June 2013 | 2.8% | £161,681 |
| June 2012 | 0.9% | £157,274 |
| June 2011 | -0.4% | £155,846 |
| June 2010 | 6.5% | £156,455 |
| June 2009 | -13.3% | £146,887 |
| June 2008 | -1.1% | £169,353 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £171,271 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,322.
The MK42 9JW Rental Market has increased by 54.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.5% | £1,322pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.7% | £1,276pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.1% | £1,220pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.5% | £1,139pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.2% | £1,050pcm |
| June 2021 | 8% | £961pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.1% | £890pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.2% | £880pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.4% | £878pcm |
| June 2017 | 4.1% | £891pcm |
| June 2016 | 11% | £856pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.2% | £771pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.6% | £720pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.9% | £688pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.4% | £669pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.8% | £653pcm |
| June 2010 | 1.8% | £648pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.7% | £636pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.2% | £675pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £660pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 12th December 2025 for £285,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 1.1%.
MK42 9JW has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and 1 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Dec 2025£285,000 | 3 Bed House43, Armstrong Drive, Bedford, MK42 9JW43, Armstrong Drive, Bedford, MK42 9JW
- Sold Mar 2025£310,000 | 3 Bed House41, Armstrong Drive, Bedford, MK42 9JW41, Armstrong Drive, Bedford, MK42 9JW
- Sold Apr 2024£293,000 | 3 Bed House39, Armstrong Drive, Bedford, MK42 9JW39, Armstrong Drive, Bedford, MK42 9JW
Nearby Postcodes
MK42 9JW is the 729th largest and the 540th most expensive postcode out of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area.
- MK42 9JZ, Bassie Close, Bedford, MK42MK42 9JZ7 Addresses|30 m away
- MK42 9LN, Armstrong Drive, Bedford, MK42MK42 9LN23 Addresses|54 m away
- MK42 9LB, Bassie Close, Bedford, MK42MK42 9LB6 Addresses|58 m away
- MK42 9LF, Hardwick Road, Bedford, MK42MK42 9LF22 Addresses|76 m away
- MK42 9JT, Fitzgerald Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42MK42 9JT11 Addresses|84 m away
Property Types
- 16 modern houses built after 1980
- 3 houses of an unknown age
- 3 other addresses of unknown type
- modern house (16)
- house (3)
- Unknown (3)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 16 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (14)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (6)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Mar 2025£310,000 | 3 Bed House41, Armstrong Drive, Bedford, MK42 9JW41, Armstrong Drive, Bedford, MK42 9JW
- Sold Apr 2024£293,000 | 3 Bed House39, Armstrong Drive, Bedford, MK42 9JW39, Armstrong Drive, Bedford, MK42 9JW
- Sold Dec 2025£285,000 | 3 Bed House43, Armstrong Drive, Bedford, MK42 9JW43, Armstrong Drive, Bedford, MK42 9JW
Schools Nearby
- Shackleton Primary School400 m away
- Cauldwell School600 m away
- King's Oak Primary School1.1 km away
- Bedford Free School700 m away
- Bedford Academy1.2 km away
- Daubeney Academy1.9 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK42 9JW is Bedford St Johns station, which is 400 metres away.
- Bedford St Johns|400 m away
- Bedford|1.4 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|4.6 km away
- Stewartby|7.4 km away
