Lynn Close - MK42 9YW
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 9YW is a residential postcode situated on Lynn Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 with 11 addresses.
It ranks as the 357th largest and 546th most expensive of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 11 properties: 11 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £296,815
- 10 Year change
- up 32.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,404pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £302/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK42 9YW is a residential postcode situated on Lynn Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 with 11 addresses.
It ranks as the 357th largest and 546th most expensive of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 11 properties: 11 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £296,815
- 10 Year change
- up 32.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,404pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £302/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.7%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin MK42 9YW
- 2 Lynn Close
House
- 4 Lynn Close
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 6 Lynn Close
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 8 Lynn Close
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 10 Lynn Close
4 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK42 9YW sold for £295,000 on 31st July 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 1.5%.
The current average value in the postcode is £296,815.
The MK42 9YW Sales Market has increased by 32.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1% | £296,815 |
| June 2025 | 2.2% | £299,918 |
| June 2024 | 0.3% | £293,324 |
| June 2023 | 0% | £292,581 |
| June 2022 | 11.7% | £292,678 |
| June 2021 | 4.1% | £261,948 |
| June 2020 | 1.7% | £251,528 |
| June 2019 | -2% | £247,438 |
| June 2018 | 3.5% | £252,549 |
| June 2017 | 9.1% | £244,084 |
| June 2016 | 13.4% | £223,777 |
| June 2015 | 9.8% | £197,274 |
| June 2014 | 7.5% | £179,674 |
| June 2013 | 3% | £167,113 |
| June 2012 | 0.1% | £162,233 |
| June 2011 | -1.5% | £162,085 |
| June 2010 | 10.8% | £164,534 |
| June 2009 | -10.8% | £148,560 |
| June 2008 | -2.5% | £166,535 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £170,862 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,404.
The MK42 9YW Rental Market has increased by 53.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.7% | £1,404pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.1% | £1,367pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.6% | £1,313pcm |
| June 2023 | 9.3% | £1,220pcm |
| June 2022 | 9% | £1,116pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.5% | £1,024pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.2% | £953pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.9% | £951pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.1% | £933pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.9% | £943pcm |
| June 2016 | 10% | £916pcm |
| June 2015 | 5.7% | £833pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.2% | £788pcm |
| June 2013 | 3.2% | £749pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.8% | £726pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.3% | £720pcm |
| June 2010 | 6.2% | £704pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.5% | £663pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.4% | £702pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £692pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 31st July 2025 for £295,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 1.5%. The postcode has had a total of 8 sales since 1995.
MK42 9YW has seen 2 sales in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jul 2025£295,000 | 3 Bed House8, Lynn Close, Bedford, MK42 9YW8, Lynn Close, Bedford, MK42 9YW
- Sold Aug 2024£250,000 | 3 Bed House4, Lynn Close, Bedford, MK42 9YW4, Lynn Close, Bedford, MK42 9YW
- Sold Jun 2020£232,500 | 3 Bed House18, Lynn Close, Bedford, MK42 9YW18, Lynn Close, Bedford, MK42 9YW
- Sold Jun 2020£212,000 | 3 Bed House6, Lynn Close, Bedford, MK42 9YW6, Lynn Close, Bedford, MK42 9YW
- Sold Aug 2017£245,000 | 3 Bed House8, Lynn Close, Bedford, MK42 9YW8, Lynn Close, Bedford, MK42 9YW
Nearby Postcodes
MK42 9YW is the 357th largest and the 546th most expensive postcode out of the 1,175 postcodes in the MK42 area.
- MK42 9YR, Pear Tree View, Elstow, Bedford, MK42MK42 9YR16 Addresses|64 m away
- MK42 9YP, Lynn Close, Elstow, Bedford, MK42MK42 9YP18 Addresses|67 m away
- MK42 9YQ, Wilstead Road, Elstow, Bedford, MK42MK42 9YQ9 Addresses|109 m away
- MK42 9YN, Pear Tree View, Elstow, Bedford, MK42MK42 9YN12 Addresses|117 m away
- MK42 9YL, Medbury Lane, Elstow, Bedford, MK42MK42 9YL8 Addresses|144 m away
Property Types
- 7 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 4 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (7)
- Unknown (4)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 7 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (5)
- No EPC (4)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jul 2025£330,000 | 4 Bed House27, Lynn Close, Bedford, MK42 9YP27, Lynn Close, Bedford, MK42 9YP
- Sold Jul 2025£295,000 | 3 Bed House8, Lynn Close, Bedford, MK42 9YW8, Lynn Close, Bedford, MK42 9YW
- Sold Aug 2024£250,000 | 3 Bed House4, Lynn Close, Bedford, MK42 9YW4, Lynn Close, Bedford, MK42 9YW
Schools Nearby
- Elstow School500 m away
- Springfield Primary School1.6 km away
- Camestone School1.8 km away
- Bedford Academy1.4 km away
- Daubeney Academy1.6 km away
- Wixams Academy2.3 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK42 9YW is Bedford St Johns station, which is 2.4 kilometres away.
- Bedford St Johns|2.4 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|3.2 km away
- Bedford|3.3 km away
- Stewartby|5.8 km away
