Wilstead Road - MK42 9YQ
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 9YQ is a residential postcode situated on Wilstead Road, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 with 9 addresses.
It ranks as the 269th largest and 619th 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
- £348,691
- 10 Year change
- up 32.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,422pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £382/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 9YQ is a residential postcode situated on Wilstead Road, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 with 9 addresses.
It ranks as the 269th largest and 619th 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
- £348,691
- 10 Year change
- up 32.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,422pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £382/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.9%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin MK42 9YQ
- Bourne Cottage
3 Bed Period House
- Eastview
3 Bed Period House
- Jasmine Cottage
3 Bed Period House
- Meadow View
3 Bed Period House
- Moss Leigh
3 Bed Period House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK42 9YQ sold for £288,500 on 31st October 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 1.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £348,691.
The MK42 9YQ Sales Market has increased by 32.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1% | £348,691 |
| June 2025 | 2.2% | £352,335 |
| June 2024 | 0.3% | £344,589 |
| June 2023 | 0% | £343,716 |
| June 2022 | 11.7% | £343,830 |
| June 2021 | 4.1% | £307,730 |
| June 2020 | 1.7% | £295,488 |
| June 2019 | -2% | £290,684 |
| June 2018 | 3.5% | £296,688 |
| June 2017 | 9.1% | £286,744 |
| June 2016 | 13.4% | £262,887 |
| June 2015 | 9.8% | £231,752 |
| June 2014 | 7.5% | £211,076 |
| June 2013 | 3% | £196,320 |
| June 2012 | 0.1% | £190,587 |
| June 2011 | -1.5% | £190,413 |
| June 2010 | 10.8% | £193,290 |
| June 2009 | -10.8% | £174,524 |
| June 2008 | -2.5% | £195,641 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £200,724 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,422.
The MK42 9YQ Rental Market has increased by 53.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.7% | £1,422pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.1% | £1,384pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.6% | £1,329pcm |
| June 2023 | 9.3% | £1,235pcm |
| June 2022 | 9% | £1,130pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.5% | £1,037pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.2% | £965pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.9% | £963pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.1% | £945pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.9% | £955pcm |
| June 2016 | 10% | £928pcm |
| June 2015 | 5.7% | £844pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.2% | £798pcm |
| June 2013 | 3.2% | £759pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.8% | £735pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.3% | £729pcm |
| June 2010 | 6.2% | £713pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.5% | £672pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.4% | £711pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £701pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 31st October 2025 for £288,500 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 1.0%. The postcode has had a total of 27 sales since 1995.
MK42 9YQ has seen 2 sales in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Oct 2025£288,500 | 3 Bed HouseMeadow View, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YQMeadow View, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YQ
- Sold Oct 2023£293,000 | 3 Bed HouseThe Cottage, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YQThe Cottage, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YQ
- Sold Nov 2020£515,000 | 4 Bed HouseRoseville, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YQRoseville, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YQ
- Sold Aug 2020£260,000 | 3 Bed HouseMoss Leigh, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YQMoss Leigh, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YQ
- Sold Nov 2017£260,000 | 3 Bed HouseMoss Leigh, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YQMoss Leigh, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YQ
Nearby Postcodes
MK42 9YQ is the 269th largest and the 619th most expensive postcode out of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area.
- MK42 9YR, Pear Tree View, Elstow, Bedford, MK42MK42 9YR16 Addresses|57 m away
- MK42 9YW, Lynn Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42MK42 9YW11 Addresses|109 m away
- MK42 9YN, Pear Tree View, Elstow, Bedford, MK42MK42 9YN12 Addresses|157 m away
- MK42 9YP, Lynn Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42MK42 9YP18 Addresses|159 m away
- MK42 9YF, Wilstead Road, Elstow, Bedford, MK42MK42 9YF4 Addresses|206 m away
Property Types
- 8 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 1 other address of unknown type
- period house (8)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 8 properties.
- The most common rating is E.
- A (0)
- E (5)
- B (0)
- F (2)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (1)
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 School600 m away
- Springfield Primary School1.5 km away
- Camestone School1.8 km away
- Bedford Academy1.5 km away
- Daubeney Academy1.5 km away
- Wixams Academy2.2 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK42 9YQ is Bedford St Johns station, which is 2.4 kilometres away.
- Bedford St Johns|2.4 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|3.1 km away
- Bedford|3.3 km away
- Stewartby|5.7 km away