Wilstead Road - MK42 9YD
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 9YD is a residential postcode situated on Wilstead Road, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 with 9 addresses.
It ranks as the 268th largest and 1166th most expensive of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 9 properties: 9 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £624,792
- 10 Year change
- up 31.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,172pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £356/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.2%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 9YD is a residential postcode situated on Wilstead Road, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 with 9 addresses.
It ranks as the 268th largest and 1166th most expensive of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 9 properties: 9 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £624,792
- 10 Year change
- up 31.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,172pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £356/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.2%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin MK42 9YD
- Holly Cottage
Unknown
- The Lodge
5 Bed Period House
- Village Farm House
5 Bed Period House
- 192 Wilstead Road
4 Bed Period House
- 193 Wilstead Road
Unknown
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK42 9YD sold for £510,000 on 21st February 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 0.5%.
The current average value in the postcode is £624,792.
The MK42 9YD Sales Market has increased by 31.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.4% | £624,792 |
| June 2025 | 1.8% | £633,571 |
| June 2024 | 0.2% | £622,424 |
| June 2023 | 0.2% | £621,158 |
| June 2022 | 11.2% | £619,691 |
| June 2021 | 4.5% | £557,405 |
| June 2020 | 1.6% | £533,559 |
| June 2019 | -2% | £525,369 |
| June 2018 | 3.5% | £535,861 |
| June 2017 | 9% | £517,626 |
| June 2016 | 12.7% | £474,961 |
| June 2015 | 9.5% | £421,268 |
| June 2014 | 7.2% | £384,583 |
| June 2013 | 2.9% | £358,879 |
| June 2012 | 0.1% | £348,762 |
| June 2011 | -1.1% | £348,442 |
| June 2010 | 11.9% | £352,330 |
| June 2009 | -10.3% | £314,771 |
| June 2008 | -2.6% | £351,087 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £360,397 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £2,172.
The MK42 9YD Rental Market has increased by 51.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.3% | £2,172pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.7% | £2,122pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.6% | £2,047pcm |
| June 2023 | 9.6% | £1,903pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.5% | £1,737pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.8% | £1,601pcm |
| June 2020 | 0% | £1,485pcm |
| June 2019 | 2% | £1,485pcm |
| June 2018 | -1% | £1,455pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.8% | £1,470pcm |
| June 2016 | 9.3% | £1,430pcm |
| June 2015 | 5.4% | £1,309pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.9% | £1,242pcm |
| June 2013 | 3.1% | £1,184pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.8% | £1,148pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.7% | £1,139pcm |
| June 2010 | 7.3% | £1,109pcm |
| June 2009 | -5% | £1,033pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.4% | £1,088pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,073pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 21st February 2025 for £510,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 0.5%. The postcode has had a total of 5 sales since 1995.
MK42 9YD has seen 2 sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Feb 2025£510,000 | 4 Bed House195, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YD195, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YD
- Sold Feb 2024£385,000 | 4 Bed House197, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YD197, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YD
- Sold Mar 2010£329,000 | 5 Bed House196, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YD196, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YD
- Sold Feb 2004£275,000 | 5 Bed House196, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YD196, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YD
- Sold Sep 2002£260,000 | 4 Bed House193, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YD193, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YD
Nearby Postcodes
MK42 9YD is the 268th largest and the 1166th most expensive postcode out of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area.
- MK42 9YE, Wilstead Road, Elstow, Bedford, MK42MK42 9YE1 Addresses|122 m away
- MK42 9FF, Dorchester Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42MK42 9FF16 Addresses|228 m away
- MK42 9YF, Wilstead Road, Elstow, Bedford, MK42MK42 9YF4 Addresses|230 m away
- MK42 9YL, Medbury Lane, Elstow, Bedford, MK42MK42 9YL8 Addresses|261 m away
- MK42 9FD, Whitby Way, Elstow, Bedford, MK42MK42 9FD21 Addresses|269 m away
Property Types
- 3 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 3 modern houses built after 1980
- 1 house of an unknown age
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (3)
- modern house (3)
- house (1)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 6 properties.
- The most common rating is E.
- A (0)
- E (4)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (3)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Nov 2020£515,000 | 4 Bed HouseRoseville, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YQRoseville, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YQ
- Sold Feb 2025£510,000 | 4 Bed House195, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YD195, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YD
- Sold Feb 2024£385,000 | 4 Bed House197, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YD197, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YD
Schools Nearby
- Elstow School200 m away
- Springfield Primary School1.4 km away
- Shackleton Primary School1.4 km away
- Bedford Academy1.2 km away
- Daubeney Academy1.3 km away
- Bedford Free School2.3 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK42 9YD is Bedford St Johns station, which is 2.0 kilometres away.
- Bedford St Johns|2.0 km away
- Bedford|2.8 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|3.4 km away
- Stewartby|6.0 km away
