MK42 8BP Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about MK42 8BP postcode, such as Residential Properties, Schools, and nearby places. Other information listed are property sales data, trends, estimated property prices, etc.

It also covers Mailing address Info, Location Information, Map and directions, and Administrative details. You also get various information from the census like population, poverty, health index, etc.

Summary

MK42 8BP is a residential postcode in Kempston, Bedford. MK42 8BP postcode is currently an active postcode. You can use the postcode to send mail within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean. According to the 2011 census, MK42 8BP has 14 properties within its service area. MK42 8BP is located in Kempston North, Bedford region with center coordinates 52.11919200, -0.49463500.

The population of MK42 8BP postcode is 4, and all individuals are eligible to receive mail through Royal Mail Service.

Postcode belongs to MK postcode Area, MK42 District, and MK42 8 postcode Sector.

Properties in MK42 8BP area have been sold 2 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

Sample Mailing Address For MK42 8BP Postcode
#House No/Name,
239 Bedford Road , Kempston , BEDFORD , MK42 8BP

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 52.11919
Longitude -0.49463
Northing 247832
Easting 503166
Altitude 41 Meters
Grid Reference Code TL031478
Plus Code 9C4X4G94+M4
Distance To Sea 57.18 mi

MK42 8BP postcode has center coordinates [52.11919,-0.49463]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 41 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #TL031478 National grid reference number.

History And Statistics

Introduced 1980-01-01
Last Updated December 2023
Mail Frequency Low (Postcode Recieves < 25 Mail per day)
Postcode Range Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

This Royal mail postcode was first introduced and became servicable in 1980-01-01. Total number of mails recieved in MK42 8BP is less than 25 mails per day. Mails getting delivered may take longer than normal as per Royal Mail records. Postcode range is limited to one specified apartment or building exactly at specified lat,long.

Census Statistics

Households 2
Population 4
Rural / Urban Urban city and town
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
20842 / 32793
Census Output Area E00088404
Built Up Area Bedford
Built Up SubDivision Kempston
Lower Layer Output Super Area Bedford 016B
Middle Layer Output Super Area Kempston North

This location is an urban city and town. According to 2011 census, 63.56% of the people in MK42 8BP is below poverty.

Components Of Postcode

Postcode Area MK
Postcode District MK42
Postcode Sector MK42 8

Adminstration And Postcode Areas

Country England
County Bedfordshire
District Bedford
Ward Kempston North
Parish Kempston
Local Authority N/A
Constituency Bedford
Region East of England
ITL Level 2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
ITL Level 3 Bedford

Amenities Available In MK42 8BP


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Bedford
Average Income £45600

Railway Station

Station Bedford
Distance To Station 1.34 mi

Safety & Water Facilities

Police Force Bedfordshire
Water Company Anglian Water
Sewage Company N/A

Property Sales In MK42 8BP


Address Property Type Price Date
261 BEDFORD ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 8BP Other (Freehold) £602,750
2016-11-11
SIMRIT HOUSE, 261, BEDFORD ROAD, BEDFORD, MK42 8BP Other (Freehold) £2,411,719
2023-03-07

Demographic of property sales [1995-2023]


Latest Property Sales Value


Average Property Price in 2023 319968 GBP
Average Price of Flats in 2023 160048 GBP
Average Price of Terraced property in 2023 273231 GBP
Average Price of Semi-Detached property in 2023 327381 GBP
Average Price of Detached Property in 2023 522971 GBP

Public Transport Near MK42 8BP


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Bunyan Road
Bunyan Road, Kempston
91.14 metres
Saxon Centre
Foster Road (opp), Bedford Road, Kempston
107.94 metres
Bunyan Road
Bunyan Road, Kempston
194.58 metres
Bedford Road Lower School
Bedford Road Lower School (adj), Hillgrounds Road, Kempston
195.26 metres
Saxon Centre
Hillgrounds Road (o/s), Bedford Road, Kempston
196.16 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Bedford Rail Station
Bedford
2.16 km
Bedford St Johns Rail Station
Bedford
2.18 km
Kempston Hardwick Rail Station
Kempston Hardwick
3.07 km
Stewartby Rail Station
Stewartby
5.85 km
Millbrook (Beds) Rail Station
Millbrook
7.72 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
London Luton Airport
Luton Airport
27.84 km

Taxi Stands

Stand Location Distance
Grafton Hotel
Bedford
2.20 km
Bedford Rail Station
Rail station entrance (Taxi rank), Bedford
2.20 km
River Street
Bedford
2.45 km
Greyfriars
Bedford
2.49 km
St Paul's Square
Corn Exchange (South Side Taxi Rank), St Paul's Square, Bedford
2.56 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from MK42 8BP
(In Meters)
MK42 7ND 551.66
MK42 8HE 480.83
MK42 8HG 403.34
MK42 8HF 430.57
MK42 8PB 503.29
MK42 8HD 400.84
MK42 8JG 364.61
MK42 8EH 350.20
MK42 8HA 311.97
MK42 8PS 394.61

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in MK42 8BP through Royal Mail Service.

  • Copy the sample address and add property name/number to it.
  • if required add the recipient's name.
  • You can also browse the list of properties to find out the exact address.
  • Once you have noted down the address write it down on your To section of the envelope.
  • Drop the envelope in your nearest post office.

To calculate distance between your current location and MK42 8BP just follow this link

The recent average sale price of a property in MK42 8BP is 319968 GBP. But pricing may vary depending on the property type, For more details check the above table.

Find all schools near the postcode listed in the schools section of this article.

Its located in Kempston, Bedford. View the map section for more details.

There are 2 properties in MK42 8BP as per Royal mail database.

To get directions to reach MK42 8BP follow this link.

239 Bedford Road