Elstow Road - MK42 9LX
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 9LX is a residential postcode situated on Elstow Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 15 addresses.
It ranks as the 503rd largest and 620th most expensive of the 1,175 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 15 properties: 10 houses and 5 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £257,080
- 10 Year change
- up 25.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,237pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 45.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £330/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.8%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 9LX is a residential postcode situated on Elstow Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 with 15 addresses.
It ranks as the 503rd largest and 620th most expensive of the 1,175 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 15 properties: 10 houses and 5 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £257,080
- 10 Year change
- up 25.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,237pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 45.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £330/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.8%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin MK42 9LX
- 70 Elstow Road
Building  |  2 Flats
- 72 Elstow Road
4 Bed Early-century House
- 74 Elstow Road
4 Bed Early-century House
- 76 Elstow Road
House
- 78 Elstow Road
3 Bed Early-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK42 9LX sold for £155,000 on 31st October 2023. Since then prices are up an average of 4.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £257,080.
The MK42 9LX Sales Market has increased by 25.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.1% | £257,080 |
| June 2025 | 2.6% | £257,311 |
| June 2024 | 0.3% | £250,688 |
| June 2023 | -1.3% | £249,819 |
| June 2022 | 10.3% | £253,143 |
| June 2021 | 2.4% | £229,568 |
| June 2020 | 1.5% | £224,269 |
| June 2019 | -2.5% | £221,050 |
| June 2018 | 2.3% | £226,611 |
| June 2017 | 8.5% | £221,590 |
| June 2016 | 13.6% | £204,197 |
| June 2015 | 9.9% | £179,681 |
| June 2014 | 7.8% | £163,559 |
| June 2013 | 1.4% | £151,751 |
| June 2012 | -1.5% | £149,596 |
| June 2011 | -1.9% | £151,908 |
| June 2010 | 6.2% | £154,808 |
| June 2009 | -12.2% | £145,781 |
| June 2008 | -2.6% | £166,032 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £170,417 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,237.
The MK42 9LX Rental Market has increased by 45.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.6% | £1,237pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.6% | £1,194pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.7% | £1,142pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.8% | £1,060pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.6% | £983pcm |
| June 2021 | 5.6% | £914pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.1% | £865pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.4% | £865pcm |
| June 2018 | -2.2% | £853pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.6% | £871pcm |
| June 2016 | 10.2% | £849pcm |
| June 2015 | 6% | £771pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.3% | £727pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.6% | £691pcm |
| June 2012 | -0.7% | £679pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.7% | £684pcm |
| June 2010 | 1.8% | £673pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.8% | £661pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.3% | £710pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £700pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 31st October 2023 for £155,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 4.0%. The postcode has had a total of 17 sales since 1995.
MK42 9LX has seen 1 sale in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Oct 2023£155,000 | 1 Bed Flat82C, Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9LX82C, Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9LX
- Sold Mar 2017£155,000 | 3 Bed House80, Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9LX80, Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9LX
- Sold Feb 2016£80,000 | 1 Bed Flat82C, Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9LX82C, Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9LX
- Sold Dec 2015£165,000 | 3 Bed House70, Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9LX70, Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9LX
- Sold Jul 2014£80,000 | 1 Bed Flat82B, Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9LX82B, Elstow Road, Bedford, MK42 9LX
Nearby Postcodes
MK42 9LX is the 503rd largest and the 620th most expensive postcode out of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area.
- MK42 9NU, Elstow Road, Kempston, Bedford, MK42MK42 9NU11 Addresses|41 m away
- MK42 9LY, Pearcey Road, Bedford, MK42MK42 9LY18 Addresses|47 m away
- MK42 9LS, Hawkins Road, Bedford, MK42MK42 9LS25 Addresses|60 m away
- MK42 9NH, Beechdale Road, Bedford, MK42MK42 9NH18 Addresses|91 m away
- MK42 9NX, Kennedy Road, Bedford, MK42MK42 9NX14 Addresses|93 m away
Property Types
- 2 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 5 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- 6 early-century flats built between 1912 and 1935
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (2)
- early-century house (5)
- early-century flat (6)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 12 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (2)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (7)
- G (0)
- D (3)
- No EPC (3)
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 School700 m away
- King's Oak Primary School1.0 km away
- Bedford Free School1.0 km away
- Bedford Academy1.0 km away
- Daubeney Academy1.8 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK42 9LX is Bedford St Johns station, which is 700 metres away.
- Bedford St Johns|700 m away
- Bedford|1.7 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|4.4 km away
- Stewartby|7.2 km away
