Houses for sale in Elstow, MK42, Bedford

There are 57 results for Elstow, MK42, Bedford. Property prices in Elstow, MK42 range from £170k to £1M with an average price of £419k.


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Property market in Elstow

Average asking price £380k typical £388k
Most prices £181k – £807k leaving out the extremes
Homes for sale 9 available now
New to the market 2 in the last 30 days
Typical time to sell 4 weeks last 12 months
Asking prices, year on year −10.8% homes newly listed
Typical sold price £342k 18 sales in 12 months
Gross rental yield 5.2–7.0% houses 5.2%, flats 7.0%

What's for sale

12 homes · share, count and typical price
Detached houses 41.7% 5 · £650k
Flats and apartments 33.3% 4 · £190k
Semi-detached houses 16.7% 2 · £418k
Terraced houses 8.3% 1 · £240k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical price
2 bedrooms 41.7% 5 · £190k
3 bedrooms 8.3% 1 · £350k
4 bedrooms 16.7% 2 · £425k
5+ bedrooms 33.3% 4 · £650k

Price bands

12 homes
Under £190k 8.3% 1
£190k – £240k 25.0% 3
£240k – £420k 16.7% 2
£420k – £650k 25.0% 3
£650k and over 25.0% 3

Asking prices over time

typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · −10.8% since 2024 Q4 Median asking price per quarter in Elstow 2024 Q4: £325k (10 new listings) £325k 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £400k (17 new listings) £400k 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £385k (17 new listings) £385k 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £350k (13 new listings) £350k 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £365k (6 new listings) £365k 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £333k (12 new listings) £333k 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £400k (16 new listings) £400k 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £290k (16 new listings) £290k 2026 Q3

Prices in and around Elstow

typical asking price, cheapest first
  1. Bedford £328k
  2. Castle £370k
  3. Elstow £388k
  4. Wixams £400k

Schools in Elstow

1 primary · 0 secondary
  • Elstow School primary · Not yet rated

Based on 12 homes for sale on Houses now, 43 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking prices of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.

Frequently asked questions about buying in Elstow

What is the average house price in Elstow?

The average home for sale in Elstow is priced at £380,000. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £388,000. This is based on the 12 homes for sale on Houses right now.

What price range should I expect in Elstow?

Most homes in Elstow are priced between £181,000 and £807,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £190,000, and one in five £650,000 or more.

How many homes are for sale in Elstow?

There are 9 homes for sale in Elstow on Houses right now. 2 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.

Are house prices going up in Elstow?

No, they are falling. Homes put up for sale in Elstow over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £330,000, 11% lower than the year before (£370,000).

How long does it take to sell a home in Elstow?

Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 4 weeks. About 60% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 4 months.

What do homes actually sell for in Elstow?

In the year to July 2026, 18 homes sold in Elstow at a typical price of £342,000, according to HM Land Registry. Asking prices today are a little higher, at £388,000, as sellers usually ask above what homes finally sell for.

What rental yield can I get in Elstow?

About 7.0% gross for flats and 5.2% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in Elstow over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes are for sale in Elstow?

Detached houses are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes for sale in Elstow. Flats and apartments come next, followed by semi-detached houses.

Where are the cheapest places to buy near Elstow?

Of the areas around Elstow, Bedford is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £328,000, followed by Castle (£370,000) and Wixams (£400,000). Elstow itself is £388,000.

Are homes in Elstow freehold or leasehold?

About three quarters of homes for sale in Elstow are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats.

What are the schools like in Elstow?

There are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in Elstow.

Which train stations are in or near Elstow?

Elstow has no station of its own. The nearest are Bedford St.Johns, Kempston Hardwick and Bedford Midland.