Elstow Road - MK42 9LP
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 9LP is a residential postcode situated on Elstow Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 20 addresses.
It ranks as the 668th largest and 64th most expensive of the 1,176 postcodes in the MK42 area. The most common property type is a early-century flat built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 20 properties: 7 houses, 8 flats and 5 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £186,579
- 10 Year change
- up 27.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,003pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 48.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £231/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.5%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 9LP is a residential postcode situated on Elstow Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 20 addresses.
It ranks as the 668th largest and 64th most expensive of the 1,176 postcodes in the MK42 area. The most common property type is a early-century flat built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 20 properties: 7 houses, 8 flats and 5 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £186,579
- 10 Year change
- up 27.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,003pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 48.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £231/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.5%/year/yr
Explore Properties in MK42 9LP
- 32A Elstow Road
2 Bed Early-century Flat
- 34 Elstow Road
Flat
- 36 Elstow Road
4 Bed Early-century House
- 38 Elstow Road
4 Bed Early-century House
- 40 Elstow Road
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK42 9LP sold for £132,500 on 19th November 2012. Since then prices are up an average of 74.3%.
The current average value in the postcode is £186,579.
The MK42 9LP Sales Market has increased by 27.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | -0.7% | £186,579 |
| July 2025 | 3.4% | £187,970 |
| July 2024 | 0.7% | £181,805 |
| July 2023 | -1.9% | £180,577 |
| July 2022 | 11% | £184,041 |
| July 2021 | 3.8% | £165,841 |
| July 2020 | 1.6% | £159,712 |
| July 2019 | -2.5% | £157,189 |
| July 2018 | 1.9% | £161,188 |
| July 2017 | 7.9% | £158,115 |
| July 2016 | 14.3% | £146,555 |
| July 2015 | 9.9% | £128,183 |
| July 2014 | 8.7% | £116,623 |
| July 2013 | 2% | £107,287 |
| July 2012 | -0.8% | £105,160 |
| July 2011 | -2.3% | £106,028 |
| July 2010 | 6.4% | £108,575 |
| July 2009 | -9.8% | £102,060 |
| July 2008 | -4.9% | £113,106 |
| July 2007 | 0% | £118,985 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,003.
The MK42 9LP Rental Market has increased by 48.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 2.8% | £1,003pcm |
| July 2025 | 4.7% | £976pcm |
| July 2024 | 7.5% | £931pcm |
| July 2023 | 8.2% | £867pcm |
| July 2022 | 8.7% | £801pcm |
| July 2021 | 6.7% | £737pcm |
| July 2020 | 0% | £691pcm |
| July 2019 | 1.6% | £691pcm |
| July 2018 | -1.6% | £680pcm |
| July 2017 | 2.2% | £691pcm |
| July 2016 | 10% | £676pcm |
| July 2015 | 6.7% | £615pcm |
| July 2014 | 5.5% | £576pcm |
| July 2013 | 2% | £546pcm |
| July 2012 | -0.2% | £535pcm |
| July 2011 | 1.5% | £536pcm |
| July 2010 | 2.5% | £529pcm |
| July 2009 | -6% | £516pcm |
| July 2008 | 0.4% | £549pcm |
| July 2007 | 0% | £546pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 19th November 2012 for £132,500 and since then the market in the area has increased by 74.3%.
MK42 9LP has had 3 sales since 1995, none of them in the last three years.
- Sold Nov 2012£132,500 | 4 Bed House54, Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9LP54, Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9LP
- Sold Jun 2003£120,000 | 4 Bed House48, Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9LP48, Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9LP
- Sold Feb 2002£77,000 | 4 Bed House64, Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9LP64, Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9LP
Nearby Postcodes
MK42 9LP is the 668th largest and the 64th most expensive postcode out of the 1,176 postcodes in the MK42 area.
- MK42 9PF, Elstow Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 9PF24 Addresses|40 m away
- MK42 9LR, Conquest Road, Bedford, MK42MK42 9LR26 Addresses|55 m away
- MK42 9JH, Gillespie Close, Bedford, MK42MK42 9JH36 Addresses|71 m away
- MK42 9LS, Hawkins Road, Bedford, MK42MK42 9LS25 Addresses|78 m away
- MK42 9LL, Firbank Road, Bedford, MK42MK42 9LL26 Addresses|82 m away
Property Types
- 7 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- 8 early-century flats built between 1912 and 1935
- 5 other addresses of unknown type
- early-century house (7)
- early-century flat (8)
- Unknown (5)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 12 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (10)
- No EPC (8)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jul 2025£850,000 | 3 Bed House29-33, Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 8HD29-33, Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 8HD
- Sold Jul 2025£850,000 | 3 Bed House29-33, Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 8HD29-33, Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 8HD
- Sold Mar 2025£777,500 | 5 Bed House26, Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 8HB26, Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 8HB
Schools Nearby
- Shackleton Primary School200 m away
- Cauldwell School600 m away
- King's Oak Primary School1.0 km away
- Bedford Free School900 m away
- Bedford Academy1.0 km away
- Daubeney Academy1.8 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK42 9LP is Bedford St Johns station, which is 600 metres away.
- Bedford St Johns|600 m away
- Bedford|1.6 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|4.5 km away
- Stewartby|7.2 km away
