MK42 house prices
£307,000 ▼ -3.2% 12 months median · 1,625 sales (last 24 months)
Median sold prices in the MK42 postcode district (Bedford) have fallen 3.2% over the past 12 months to £307,000, one of the sharper reverses recorded in Bedford. The priciest road in the district is Hobby Grove at a median of £698,995 across 7 sales.
Median price by year
Annual median of recorded sales · source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.
Most expensive streets in MK42
| Street | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Hobby Grove | £698,995 | 7 |
| Blackbird Close | £655,995 | 13 |
| Finch Close | £635,995 | 13 |
| Bayham Close | £565,000 | 7 |
| Old Harrowden Road | £562,500 | 7 |
| Lilleshall Drive | £546,500 | 4 |
| Red Salmon Road | £533,495 | 43 |
| Natterjack Road | £531,245 | 4 |
Median price, last 5 years (streets with 4+ sales).
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 19 WESTDALE WALK, MK42 8NX | £280,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 11 DOVE LANE, MK42 6BZ | £243,750 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 BURGESS CLOSE, MK42 8RF | £250,000 |
| Apr 2026 | BRITANNIA HOUSE PALGRAVE ROAD, MK42 9BX | £117,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 68A CHANTRY AVENUE, MK42 7RR | £295,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 VANGUARD CLOSE, MK42 8UG | £315,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 25 HARRIER LEYS, MK42 6AA | £350,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 2 FINCH CLOSE, MK42 6FE | £570,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 15 HIGH STREET, MK42 7BT | £412,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 HOLBEACH AVENUE, MK42 0EG | £382,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 SPRING ROAD, MK42 8LS | £355,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 1 CATER STREET, MK42 8DR | £280,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 BELFRY CLOSE, MK42 9RQ | £348,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3 MINNOW WAY, MK42 6EP | £335,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 66 BROAD AVENUE, MK42 9SW | £325,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in MK42 (Bedford)?
- The median sold price in the MK42 postcode district, Bedford is £307,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.
- How have house prices in MK42 changed over the last 12 months?
- Median prices in MK42 have fallen -3.2% over the last 12 months (Bedford).
- What's the most expensive street in MK42?
- Over the last five years, the priciest street in MK42 has been Hobby Grove, with a median sold price of £698,995 across 7 sales.
- How many homes have sold in MK42 recently?
- 1,625 homes were sold in the MK42 postcode district in the last 24 months (HM Land Registry).
- How much does it cost to move home in MK42?
- Moving home in MK42 typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.