Armstrong Drive - MK42 9LN
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 9LN is a residential postcode situated on Armstrong Drive, Bedford, MK42 with 23 addresses.
It ranks as the 757th largest and 456th 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 23 properties: 18 houses and 5 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £276,668
- 10 Year change
- up 30.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,305pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £345/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 9LN is a residential postcode situated on Armstrong Drive, Bedford, MK42 with 23 addresses.
It ranks as the 757th largest and 456th 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 23 properties: 18 houses and 5 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £276,668
- 10 Year change
- up 30.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,305pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.9%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £345/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.7%/year/yr
Explore Properties in MK42 9LN
- 2 Armstrong Drive
3 Bed Modern House
- 4 Armstrong Drive
House
- 6 Armstrong Drive
3 Bed Modern House
- 8 Armstrong Drive
3 Bed Modern House
- 10 Armstrong Drive
3 Bed Modern House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK42 9LN sold for £240,000 on 16th May 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 0.8%.
The current average value in the postcode is £276,668.
The MK42 9LN Sales Market has increased by 30.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.6% | £276,668 |
| June 2025 | 2.2% | £275,144 |
| June 2024 | 0.3% | £269,118 |
| June 2023 | -0.6% | £268,234 |
| June 2022 | 12.2% | £269,887 |
| June 2021 | 4.7% | £240,631 |
| June 2020 | 1.4% | £229,736 |
| June 2019 | -3.1% | £226,575 |
| June 2018 | 2.1% | £233,788 |
| June 2017 | 7.7% | £228,965 |
| June 2016 | 15.1% | £212,640 |
| June 2015 | 7.9% | £184,769 |
| June 2014 | 9.3% | £171,203 |
| June 2013 | 2.5% | £156,677 |
| June 2012 | 0.9% | £152,786 |
| June 2011 | -0.5% | £151,413 |
| June 2010 | 5.6% | £152,158 |
| June 2009 | -13.4% | £144,026 |
| June 2008 | -1.4% | £166,329 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £168,613 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,305.
The MK42 9LN Rental Market has increased by 55.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.9% | £1,305pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.9% | £1,255pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.1% | £1,197pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.4% | £1,118pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.6% | £1,032pcm |
| June 2021 | 8% | £942pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.2% | £872pcm |
| June 2019 | 0% | £861pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.5% | £861pcm |
| June 2017 | 4.5% | £874pcm |
| June 2016 | 11.5% | £837pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.4% | £750pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.8% | £698pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.7% | £666pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.3% | £649pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.7% | £634pcm |
| June 2010 | 1% | £630pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.9% | £623pcm |
| June 2008 | 2% | £662pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £649pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 16th May 2025 for £240,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 0.8%.
MK42 9LN has had 3 sales since 1995, with 2 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold May 2025£240,000 | 3 Bed House30, Armstrong Drive, Bedford, MK42 9LN30, Armstrong Drive, Bedford, MK42 9LN
- Sold Jan 2024£270,000 | 3 Bed House24, Armstrong Drive, Bedford, MK42 9LN24, Armstrong Drive, Bedford, MK42 9LN
- Sold Jan 2022£283,000 | 3 Bed House2, Armstrong Drive, Bedford, MK42 9LN2, Armstrong Drive, Bedford, MK42 9LN
Nearby Postcodes
MK42 9LN is the 757th largest and the 456th most expensive postcode out of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area.
- MK42 9JZ, Bassie Close, Bedford, MK42MK42 9JZ7 Addresses|28 m away
- MK42 9LB, Bassie Close, Bedford, MK42MK42 9LB6 Addresses|35 m away
- MK42 9JW, Armstrong Drive, Bedford, MK42MK42 9JW22 Addresses|54 m away
- MK42 9JT, Fitzgerald Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42MK42 9JT11 Addresses|65 m away
- MK42 9LF, Hardwick Road, Bedford, MK42MK42 9LF22 Addresses|129 m away
Property Types
- 17 modern houses built after 1980
- 1 house of an unknown age
- 5 other addresses of unknown type
- modern house (17)
- house (1)
- Unknown (5)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 17 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (1)
- F (0)
- C (10)
- G (0)
- D (6)
- 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 School500 m away
- King's Oak Primary School1.1 km away
- Bedford Free School600 m away
- Bedford Academy1.3 km away
- Daubeney Academy1.9 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK42 9LN is Bedford St Johns station, which is 300 metres away.
- Bedford St Johns|300 m away
- Bedford|1.4 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|4.6 km away
- Stewartby|7.4 km away
