MK42 8TU Postcode Location Details & Properties

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This article lists all information about MK42 8TU 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 8TU is a residential postcode in Kempston, Bedford. MK42 8TU 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 8TU has 12 properties within its service area. MK42 8TU is located in Kempston North, Bedford region with center coordinates 52.12572400, -0.49098800.

The population of MK42 8TU postcode is 43, 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 8TU area have been sold 17 times from 1995 to 2023. To get detailed information on sales, View the sales table below.

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

Geography And Location Details

Latitude 52.12572
Longitude -0.49099
Northing 248564
Easting 503401
Altitude 34 Meters
Grid Reference Code TL034485
Plus Code 9C4X4GG5+7J
Distance To Sea 56.80 mi

MK42 8TU postcode has center coordinates [52.12572,-0.49099]. Altitude reading for the postcode is 34 Meters above sea level. The postcode location can also be represented using #TL034485 National grid reference number.

History And Statistics

Introduced 1988-03-01
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 1988-03-01. Total number of mails recieved in MK42 8TU 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 12
Population 43
Rural / Urban Urban city and town
Poverty Ratio (IOMD)
10466 / 32793
Census Output Area E00088417
Built Up Area Bedford
Built Up SubDivision Kempston
Lower Layer Output Super Area Bedford 016D
Middle Layer Output Super Area Kempston North

This location is an urban city and town. According to 2011 census, 31.92% of the people in MK42 8TU 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 8TU


Work Place

Nearby Work Area Bedford
Average Income £45600

Railway Station

Station Bedford
Distance To Station 0.87 mi

Safety & Water Facilities

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

Property Sales In MK42 8TU


Address Property Type Price Date
7 CANTERBURY CLOSE, BEDFORD, MK42 8TU Detached (Freehold) £77,500
£250,000
1995-09-11
2008-11-28
11 CANTERBURY CLOSE, BEDFORD, MK42 8TU Detached (Freehold) £95,000
£225,000
£228,500
1997-07-01
2004-08-27
2011-07-25
9 CANTERBURY CLOSE, BEDFORD, MK42 8TU Detached (Freehold) £95,500
£212,000
£292,500
1997-05-02
2003-12-05
2017-03-17
6 CANTERBURY CLOSE, BEDFORD, MK42 8TU Detached (Freehold) £119,000
1998-08-27
5 CANTERBURY CLOSE, BEDFORD, MK42 8TU Detached (Freehold) £117,500
£239,995
£395,000
1999-10-22
2010-04-14
2023-02-28
12 CANTERBURY CLOSE, BEDFORD, MK42 8TU Detached (Freehold) £148,500
2000-08-31
8 CANTERBURY CLOSE, BEDFORD, MK42 8TU Detached (Freehold) £245,000
£250,000
£385,000
2005-08-30
2006-08-25
2021-01-22
10 CANTERBURY CLOSE, BEDFORD, MK42 8TU Semi Detached (Freehold) £230,000
2008-07-18

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 8TU


Bus Stops

Stop Location Distance
Prentice Gardens
Prentice Gardens (adj), Hillgrounds Road, Kempston
62.23 metres
Prentice Gardens
Prentice Gardens (opp), Hillgrounds Road, Kempston
70.18 metres
Dillons Store
Hartwell Drive (opp), Hillgrounds Road, Kempston
286.42 metres
Dillons Store
Dillons Store (adj), Hillgrounds Road, Kempston
289.25 metres
Addison Centre
Addison Community Centre (adj), Hillgrounds Road, Kempston
354.54 metres

Railway Stations

Station Location Distance
Bedford Rail Station
Bedford
1.41 km
Bedford St Johns Rail Station
Bedford
1.66 km
Kempston Hardwick Rail Station
Kempston Hardwick
3.83 km
Stewartby Rail Station
Stewartby
6.62 km
Millbrook (Beds) Rail Station
Millbrook
8.49 km

Airports

Airport Location Distance
London Luton Airport
Luton Airport
28.47 km

Taxi Stands

Stand Location Distance
Bedford Rail Station
Rail station entrance (Taxi rank), Bedford
1.45 km
Grafton Hotel
Bedford
1.48 km
River Street
Bedford
1.76 km
Greyfriars
Bedford
1.78 km
Bus Station
Thurlow Street (Taxi Rank), Greyfriars, Bedford
1.87 km

Other Postcodes Nearby


Postcode Distance from MK42 8TU
(In Meters)
MK42 8BA 465.66
MK42 8UR 443.27
MK42 8UT 380.30
MK42 8UU 327.41
MK42 8UX 410.53
MK42 8AP 224.29
MK42 8DG 223.65
MK42 8UF 239.30
MK42 8UN 349.86
MK42 8UE 245.35

Frequently Asked Questions


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

The recent average sale price of a property in MK42 8TU 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 12 properties in MK42 8TU as per Royal mail database.

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

Kempston