Properties for sale in MK42
Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown, Wixams
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House Prices in MK42
Properties in MK42 have an average house price of £291,757.00 and had 2217 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.
The most expensive property was sold for £1,035,000.00.
Property Price Paid in MK42 by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £300,940.00 | 300 Properties |
| 2025 | £300,375.00 | 705 Properties |
| 2024 | £283,545.00 | 637 Properties |
| 2023 | £285,497.00 | 575 Properties |
| 2022 | £286,328.00 | 769 Properties |
| 2021 | £263,825.00 | 1,009 Properties |
| 2020 | £257,743.00 | 857 Properties |
| 2019 | £258,661.00 | 987 Properties |
| 2018 | £254,658.00 | 859 Properties |
| 2017 | £247,293.00 | 1,002 Properties |
| 2016 | £225,411.00 | 1,048 Properties |
| 2015 | £212,126.00 | 1,101 Properties |
| 2014 | £188,022.00 | 1,019 Properties |
| 2013 | £170,628.00 | 886 Properties |
| 2012 | £172,034.00 | 675 Properties |
| 2011 | £166,640.00 | 636 Properties |
| 2010 | £165,223.00 | 606 Properties |
| 2009 | £153,944.00 | 533 Properties |
| 2008 | £155,602.00 | 497 Properties |
| 2007 | £161,248.00 | 970 Properties |
| 2006 | £152,966.00 | 1,042 Properties |
| 2005 | £146,109.00 | 929 Properties |
| 2004 | £145,198.00 | 1,179 Properties |
| 2003 | £128,510.00 | 1,148 Properties |
| 2002 | £108,058.00 | 1,274 Properties |
| 2001 | £89,676.00 | 1,095 Properties |
| 2000 | £79,424.00 | 1,068 Properties |
| 1999 | £69,220.00 | 1,124 Properties |
| 1998 | £61,193.00 | 925 Properties |
| 1997 | £52,399.00 | 853 Properties |
| 1996 | £48,577.00 | 718 Properties |
| 1995 | £49,013.00 | 647 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in MK42
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Detached House | £407,987.00 | 387 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £187,525.00 | 371 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £306,769.00 | 711 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £269,050.00 | 748 Terraced Houses |
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Houses and Flats for sale in MK42, Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston
There are 384 results. Property prices in MK42 range from £130k to £900k with an average price of £372k.
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Property market in MK42
What's for sale
412 homes · share, count and typical priceHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical pricePrice bands
412 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes for sale | 80% | 17% |
| Typical asking price | £380k | £185k |
| Average bedrooms | 3.3 | 1.8 |
| Typical time to sell | 7 weeks | 9 weeks |
| Gross rental yield | 5.2% | 7.8% |
Asking prices over time
typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · −2.9% since 2024 Q4Prices in and around MK42
typical asking price, cheapest firstSchools in MK42
10 primary · 4 secondary · 83% rated good or outstanding- Bedford Free School secondary · Outstanding
- Kempston Rural Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Bedford Academy secondary · Good
- King's Oak Primary School primary · Good
- Kempston Challenger Academy secondary · Good
- Shortstown Primary School primary · Good
Based on 412 homes for sale on Houses now, 1,748 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 Aug 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions about MK42
What is the average house price in MK42?
The average home for sale in MK42 is priced at £373,000. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £350,000. This is based on the 412 homes for sale on Houses right now.
How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in MK42?
A typical 2-bedroom home in MK42 costs £240,000 and a 3-bedroom home £350,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £110,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £133,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £500,000.
What price range should I expect in MK42?
Most homes in MK42 are priced between £128,000 and £896,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £220,000, and one in five £500,000 or more.
How many homes are for sale in MK42?
There are 384 homes for sale in MK42 on Houses right now, plus 37 already under offer. 147 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are house prices going up in MK42?
They are holding steady. Homes put up for sale in MK42 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £350,000, about the same as the year before (£350,000). By size, 1-bedroom homes are down 14%.
How long does it take to sell a home in MK42?
Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 7 weeks. About 37% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 4 months. Houses go faster, in about 7 weeks against about 9 weeks for flats.
What rental yield can I get in MK42?
About 7.8% gross for flats and 5.2% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in MK42 over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes are for sale in MK42?
Detached houses are the most common, about a third of homes for sale in MK42. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by terraced houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £185,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £507,000.
Where are the cheapest places to buy near MK42?
Of the areas around MK42, MK40 is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £320,000, followed by MK41 (£365,000) and SG18 (£375,000). MK42 itself is £350,000.
Are homes in MK42 freehold or leasehold?
About 7 in 10 homes for sale in MK42 are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 67 new-build homes on the market too.
What are the schools like in MK42?
There are 10 primary and 4 secondary schools in MK42. 83% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 4 were outstanding.
Which areas are included in the MK42 postcode district?
The main areas within MK42 include Cauldwell, Elstow, Harrowden, Kempston, Kingsbrook, Shortstown and Wixams.
What has been the average sold property price in MK42 over the last three years?
Terraced Houses in MK42 have an average sold price of £269,050, while Semi Detached Houses have an average of £306,769. Detached Houses have an average of £407,987 and Flats have an average of £187,525. The average sold property price in MK42 over the last three years is approximately £294,953.
Which train stations are available in MK42?
The train station available in MK42 is Bedford St.Johns Station.