MK42 8LU Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about MK42 8LU 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 8LU is a residential postcode in Kempston, Bedford. MK42 8LU 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 8LU has 62 properties within its service area. MK42 8LU is located in Kempston Central & East, Bedford region with center coordinates 52.12074200, -0.48040600.

The population of MK42 8LU 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 8LU area have been sold 37 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

Sample Mailing Address For MK42 8LU Postcode
#House No/Name,
1-3 College Street , Kempston , BEDFORD , MK42 8LU

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 52.12074
Longitude -0.48041
Northing 248025
Easting 504137
Altitude 35 Meters
Grid Reference Code TL041480
Plus Code 9C4X4GC9+7R
Distance To Sea 56.69 mi

MK42 8LU postcode has center coordinates [52.12074,-0.48041]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 35 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #TL041480 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 8LU 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 28
Population 70
Rural / Urban Urban city and town
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
10785 / 32793
Census Output Area E00088397
Built Up Area Bedford
Built Up SubDivision Kempston
Lower Layer Output Super Area Bedford 017B
Middle Layer Output Super Area Kempston Central & East

This location is an urban city and town. According to 2011 census, 32.89% of the people in MK42 8LU 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 Central & East
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 8LU


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Bedford
Average Income £43600

Railway Station

Station Bedford St Johns
Distance To Station 0.81 mi

Safety & Water Facilities

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

Properties in MK42 8LU



Property Sales In MK42 8LU


Address Property Type Price Date
8 COLLEGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8LU Terraced (Freehold) £37,250
£90,000
1998-04-23
2006-09-13
4 COLLEGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8LU Semi Detached (Freehold) £33,000
£38,500
£45,000
£59,995
£86,500
£81,000
£100,000
£145,000
1998-09-11
1999-09-22
2000-04-06
2002-08-07
2002-12-20
2004-02-26
2006-11-15
2007-11-01
37 - 39, COLLEGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8LU Detached (Freehold) £650,000
2000-01-27
10 COLLEGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8LU Semi Detached (Freehold) £65,000
2002-04-12
5 COLLEGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8LU Terraced (Freehold) £45,000
2002-10-11
6 COLLEGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8LU Semi Detached (Freehold) £110,000
2002-10-07
2 COLLEGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8LU Semi Detached (Freehold) £83,000
2003-09-12
14 COLLEGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8LU Semi Detached (Freehold) £110,000
2005-05-26
7 COLLEGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8LU Semi Detached (Freehold) £170,000
£190,000
2006-02-08
2017-01-26
6B COLLEGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8LU Flat / Maisonette (Leasehold) £116,500
£145,000
2007-01-24
2017-09-01
6D COLLEGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8LU Flat / Maisonette (Leasehold) £120,000
2007-06-29
6C COLLEGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8LU Flat / Maisonette (Leasehold) £120,000
£125,000
2007-06-29
2022-12-12
6F COLLEGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8LU Flat / Maisonette (Leasehold) £96,000
2007-07-31
6A COLLEGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8LU Flat / Maisonette (Freehold) £107,000
£122,000
2007-06-06
2017-11-10
20 COLLEGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8LU Terraced (Leasehold) £90,000
2008-05-14
78 COLLEGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8LU Other (Freehold) £135,000
£148,750
2015-03-30
2023-08-17
84 - 86, COLLEGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8LU Other (Freehold) £510,000
2015-12-08
37 COLLEGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8LU Other (Freehold) £1,346,000
2019-12-02
34 COLLEGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8LU Other (Leasehold) £90,000
2019-10-22
6E COLLEGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8LU Flat / Maisonette (Leasehold) £75,000
2019-04-24
12 COLLEGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8LU Semi Detached (Freehold) £210,000
2022-03-18
28 COLLEGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8LU Other (Freehold) £160,000
£200,000
2022-04-29
2023-11-07
24 COLLEGE STREET, BEDFORD, MK42 8LU Other (Freehold) £124,000
2023-03-09

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 8LU


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Dunkirk Close
Dunkirk Close (adj), Walcourt Road, Kempston
138.57 metres
Dunkirk Close
Dunkirk Close (opp), Walcourt Road, Kempston
141.82 metres
Savannah Close
Ryswick Road (opp), Walcourt Road, Kempston
343.04 metres
Savannah Close
Savannah Close (adj), Walcourt Road, Kempston
380.25 metres
Technology House
Ampthill Road, Bedford
434.20 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Bedford St Johns Rail Station
Bedford
1.31 km
Bedford Rail Station
Bedford
1.72 km
Kempston Hardwick Rail Station
Kempston Hardwick
3.56 km
Stewartby Rail Station
Stewartby
6.38 km
Millbrook (Beds) Rail Station
Millbrook
8.26 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
London Luton Airport
Luton Airport
27.74 km

Taxi Stands

Stand Location Distance
Grafton Hotel
Bedford
1.64 km
Bedford Rail Station
Rail station entrance (Taxi rank), Bedford
1.77 km
River Street
Bedford
1.79 km
St Paul's Square
Corn Exchange (South Side Taxi Rank), St Paul's Square, Bedford
1.82 km
Greyfriars
Bedford
1.86 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from MK42 8LU
(In Meters)
MK42 8NP 439.38
MK42 9RA 475.95
MK42 9RP 423.78
MK42 8LJ 392.44
MK42 8PF 408.03
MK42 9RH 442.63
MK42 8NE 319.40
MK42 9QL 479.77
MK42 9RL 330.65
MK42 8LZ 286.10

Frequently Asked Questions


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

The recent average sale price of a property in MK42 8LU 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 28 properties in MK42 8LU as per Royal mail database.

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

1-3 College Street