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House Prices in MK42

The average house price in MK42 (Bedford) is £310,409 using HM Land Registry data.

The average property price increased by £43,481 (18.16%) over the last 5 years and increased by £8,693 (3.17%) over the last 12 months.

Over the last year, there were 478 residential property sales – a decrease of 346 transactions (-72.38%) relative to the previous year. The majority of house sales (126) were in the £288,000 - £342,000 range. Then came properties in the £234,000 - £288,000 range, where 94 were sold within this price bracket.

Excluding fall throughs, properties are taking an average of 49 days to sell (from being listed to completion) and the average difference between asking and sold prices is £-8,161 (-2%).

In Aug 2026, there were 131 new estate agency instructions, 55 agreed home sales and 61 property price reductions.

5-Year Average Property Prices in MK42 (Bedford)

18.16%

Property prices in MK42 (Bedford) increased by 18.16% in last 5 years.

The trend shows the general price tendency over the last 5 years, ignoring all month-to-month fluctuations where anomalies - typically over or underpriced property sales - can skew results. These monthly variations typically do not have any long-term relevance.

We have used linear regression method. The volume of sales in a month is used to put more weight on months with a larger number of properties sold. Additionally, weighting decreases the impact of months with low sales volumes as well as the most recent month - which may consist of incomplete data. Such months have a higher variation of average sale values which may conceal the underlying trend.

From a statistical perspective, we use the least squares method to fit the trend line and weights are equal to the volume of sales squared. The volume of sales is not shown explicitly in the above plot. Also note the time lag for HM Land Registry data to appear (typically 2 to 3 months).

Average Property Prices in MK42 (Bedford) Over the Last Year

3.17%

Property prices in MK42 (Bedford) increased by 3.17% in last 12 months.

The trend shows the general price tendency over the last 12 months, ignoring all month-to-month fluctuations where anomalies - typically over or underpriced property sales - can skew results. These monthly variations typically do not have any long-term relevance.

Property Market Heat Gauge for MK42 (Bedford) - Aug 2026

Our Property Market Heat Gauge looks at how long properties in your postcode district have been on the open market before being changed to sold 'Subject to Contract' ('STC') or 'Under Offer' on Rightmove (the UK's leading property portal).

At 41 to 60 days, the broad evidence suggests that the market is reasonably slow moving. Although some sellers in your postcode may be willing to wait up to 9 weeks, this data would suggest that estate agents may be overvaluing properties. In such scenarios, some vendors may either choose to wait for the market to pick up (which may result in relisting the property at a later date).Others simply reduce the price to a level that will entice more buyer interest or approach a sell house fast or auction company like Property Solvers.

Please note that this is not an indicator of how quickly property sales are taking to complete (i.e. to go through the whole conveyancing process). This measurement also does not take into account the risk of home sales falling through.

No. of New Instructions Over the Last 12 Months in MK42 (Bedford)

Using local estate agency reported data, this chart illustrates the number of properties that have come on to the market.

No. of Agreed Home Sales Over the Last 12 Months in MK42 (Bedford)

Using local estate agency reported data, this chart illustrates the number of property sales agreed. Note that these figures are not fully reflective of properties completed (sold and registered as such at HM Land Registry).

No. of Properties with Price Reductions in MK42 (Bedford)

Using local estate agency reported data, this chart illustrates the number of properties which have been seen their prices dropped (typically due to a lack of buyer interest).

Average Annual House Prices in the MK42 (Bedford) Postcode since 1995

Using HM Land Registry data, this chart displays average annual house prices in the MK42 postcode area since 1995.

Recent Sales in MK42 (Bedford)

Address	Initial Price	Sold Price	Price Change	First Listed Date	Sold Date	Days to Sell
17 Belfry Close, Bedford, MK42 9RQ	£290,000	£275,000	-£15,000	20 Mar 2026	24 Jul 2026	126 Days
44 Beauvais Avenue, Bedford, MK42 0GD	£200,000	£197,000	-£3,000	05 Mar 2026	03 Jul 2026	120 Days
79 Brooklands Avenue, Bedford, MK42 6AX	£350,000	£345,000	-£5,000	02 Mar 2026	29 Jun 2026	119 Days
80 Spring Road, Bedford, MK42 8LR	£320,000	£319,000	-£1,000	03 Mar 2026	29 Jun 2026	118 Days
Flat H, 10, Newton Street, Shortstown, MK42 0UQ	£220,000	£210,000	-£10,000	29 Jan 2026	26 Jun 2026	148 Days
1 Silverstream, Bedford, MK42 6ES	£370,000	£360,000	-£10,000	24 Jan 2026	25 Jun 2026	152 Days
6 Keeley Croft, Bedford, MK42 0NP	£485,000	£480,000	-£5,000	13 Apr 2026	24 Jun 2026	72 Days
65 Westdale Walk, Bedford, MK42 8NQ	£350,000	£343,000	-£7,000	06 Apr 2026	24 Jun 2026	79 Days
281 London Road, Bedford, MK42 0PX	£365,000	£365,000	£0	20 Nov 2025	10 Jun 2026	202 Days
Moss Leigh, Wilstead Road, Bedford, MK42 9YQ	£340,000	£335,000	-£5,000	02 Jan 2026	08 Jun 2026	157 Days
8 Beatrice Street, Bedford, MK42 8AE	£275,000	£275,000	£0	20 Jan 2026	04 Jun 2026	135 Days
10 Partridge Place, Bedford, MK42 6DP	£415,000	£410,000	-£5,000	12 Jan 2026	02 Jun 2026	141 Days
25 Armstrong Drive, Bedford, MK42 9JW	£340,000	£337,500	-£2,500	11 Nov 2025	29 May 2026	199 Days
10a, Willow Road, Bedford, MK42 0QU	£345,000	£337,000	-£8,000	16 Oct 2025	29 May 2026	225 Days
8 Foster Place, Bedford, MK42 8BX	£390,000	£390,000	£0	05 Nov 2025	29 May 2026	205 Days
37 Voyce Way, Bedford, MK42 0WE	£280,000	£274,000	-£6,000	06 Nov 2025	26 May 2026	201 Days
11 Millbrook Road, Bedford, MK42 9HJ	£260,000	£255,000	-£5,000	08 Dec 2025	21 May 2026	164 Days
66 Bunyan Road, Kempston, MK42 8HA	£325,000	£315,000	-£10,000	18 Sep 2025	19 May 2026	243 Days
57 Martell Drive, Bedford, MK42 7FJ	£170,000	£170,000	£0	06 Jan 2026	14 May 2026	128 Days
6 Eaton Road, Bedford, MK42 7RP	£310,000	£310,000	£0	13 Jan 2026	12 May 2026	119 Days

Most Expensive Streets in MK42 (Bedford)

Postcode	Street	Area	Average	No. of Sales
MK42 6FG	Hobby Grove	Bedford	£661,209	7
MK42 0TB	Old Harrowden Road	Bedford	£615,000	5
MK42 6FH	Blackbird Close	Bedford	£614,803	13
MK42 6FE	Finch Close	Bedford	£581,996	8
MK42 6FT	Natterjack Road	Bedford	£547,620	4
MK42 6GJ	Quail Close, Wixams	Bedford	£540,118	9
MK42 9FG	Lilleshall Drive	Bedford	£532,000	4
MK42 6ET	Red Salmon Road, Wixams	Bedford	£522,328	42
MK42 9GF	Bayham Close	Bedford	£512,857	7
MK42 7DL	The Dell	Bedford	£511,250	4

Least Expensive Streets in MK42 (Bedford)

Postcode	Street	Area	Average	No. of Sales
MK42 0RL	Cardington Road	Bedford	£65,416	6
MK42 6BE	Brooklands Avenue	Bedford	£74,500	3
MK42 0FW	St Johns Street	Bedford	£117,000	5
MK42 8JZ	Farrer Street	Bedford	£127,700	5
MK42 9HP	Ampthill Road	Bedford	£135,125	4
MK42 9NW	Redwood Grove	Bedford	£137,805	9
MK42 8JY	Massey Close	Bedford	£139,583	6
MK42 9NF	The Sidings	Bedford	£140,944	9
MK42 0PR	London Road	Bedford	£143,333	3
MK42 9JL	Redwood Grove	Bedford	£146,500	4