MK42 8BW Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about MK42 8BW 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 8BW is a residential postcode in Kempston, Bedford. MK42 8BW 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 8BW has 36 properties within its service area. MK42 8BW is located in Kempston North, Bedford region with center coordinates 52.12042700, -0.49652800.

The population of MK42 8BW postcode is 70, 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 8BW area have been sold 38 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

Sample Mailing Address For MK42 8BW Postcode
#House No/Name,
Kempston , BEDFORD , MK42 8BW

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 52.12043
Longitude -0.49653
Northing 247967
Easting 503034
Altitude 41 Meters
Grid Reference Code TL030479
Plus Code 9C4X4GC3+59
Distance To Sea 57.24 mi

MK42 8BW postcode has center coordinates [52.12043,-0.49653]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 41 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #TL030479 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 8BW 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 32
Population 70
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 8BW 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 8BW


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Bedford
Average Income £45600

Railway Station

Station Bedford
Distance To Station 1.31 mi

Safety & Water Facilities

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

Properties in MK42 8BW



Property Sales In MK42 8BW


Address Property Type Price Date
51 KING STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8BW Semi Detached (Freehold) £59,000
£172,500
1995-05-05
2012-08-24
67 KING STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8BW Detached (Freehold) £71,000
£385,000
1995-08-18
2022-10-19
79 KING STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8BW Detached (Freehold) £96,000
1995-03-06
25 KING STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8BW Semi Detached (Freehold) £43,000
1996-02-09
77 KING STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8BW Detached (Freehold) £96,000
1997-02-03
71 KING STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8BW Detached (Freehold) £125,000
1997-07-01
3 KING STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8BW Semi Detached (Freehold) £69,000
£97,000
£162,000
£165,000
1999-05-28
2001-06-22
2005-11-30
2011-10-10
35 KING STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8BW Semi Detached (Freehold) £89,950
£185,000
2001-05-04
2006-12-11
1 KING STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8BW Terraced (Freehold) £85,000
£145,000
£139,950
£240,000
2001-04-20
2005-06-17
2012-08-15
2020-08-13
87 KING STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8BW Detached (Freehold) £179,000
£273,000
£265,000
2002-04-22
2007-01-12
2013-06-20
17 KING STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8BW Semi Detached (Freehold) £100,000
2002-02-01
61 KING STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8BW Detached (Freehold) £152,000
2003-03-28
1B KING STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8BW Semi Detached (Freehold) £157,500
£132,500
£142,500
2006-09-19
2012-03-06
2014-02-28
53 KING STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8BW Semi Detached (Freehold) £162,500
£210,000
2008-06-23
2016-09-02
19 KING STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8BW Semi Detached (Freehold) £128,000
2009-08-07
63 KING STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8BW Detached (Freehold) £210,000
2009-12-18
41 KING STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8BW Semi Detached (Freehold) £110,000
£245,000
2010-05-19
2019-06-21
49 KING STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8BW Semi Detached (Freehold) £180,000
2014-10-17
65 KING STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8BW Detached (Freehold) £314,000
2016-12-21
11 KING STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8BW Semi Detached (Freehold) £235,000
£290,000
2018-08-03
2021-06-25
33 KING STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8BW Semi Detached (Freehold) £220,000
2020-12-17
83 KING STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8BW Detached (Freehold) £355,000
2020-11-20

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 8BW


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Saxon Centre
Foster Road (opp), Bedford Road, Kempston
226.92 metres
Bedford Road Lower School
Bedford Road Lower School (adj), Hillgrounds Road, Kempston
245.84 metres
Bedford Road Lower School
Bedford Road Lower School (opp), Hillgrounds Road, Kempston
247.13 metres
Gulliver Close
Gulliver Close (adj), Hillgrounds Road, Kempston
252.81 metres
Gulliver Close
Gulliver Close (opp), Hillgrounds Road, Kempston
258.66 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Bedford Rail Station
Bedford
2.11 km
Bedford St Johns Rail Station
Bedford
2.23 km
Kempston Hardwick Rail Station
Kempston Hardwick
3.18 km
Stewartby Rail Station
Stewartby
5.95 km
Millbrook (Beds) Rail Station
Millbrook
7.81 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
London Luton Airport
Luton Airport
28.01 km

Taxi Stands

Stand Location Distance
Bedford Rail Station
Rail station entrance (Taxi rank), Bedford
2.15 km
Grafton Hotel
Bedford
2.17 km
River Street
Bedford
2.43 km
Greyfriars
Bedford
2.46 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 8BW
(In Meters)
MK42 8HN 452.24
MK42 8PY 406.36
MK42 8JD 548.83
MK42 8HL 411.46
MK42 8PX 386.06
MK42 8AY 346.43
MK42 8HU 471.68
MK42 8QA 317.06
MK42 8PP 300.10
MK42 8HR 326.89

Frequently Asked Questions


You can send mail to anyone living in MK42 8BW 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 8BW just follow this link

The recent average sale price of a property in MK42 8BW 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 32 properties in MK42 8BW as per Royal mail database.

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

Kempston