MK42 area guide
House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the MK42 postcode district in Bedford. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.
Bedford · 2026-08 (UK HPI)
Land Registry Price Paid
Street-level crime at the district centre
Ofsted rated, within one mile
What the data says about MK42
The average home across Bedford is worth about £330,462 (UK House Price Index, 2026-08), and prices have risen 1.1% over the last year.
Of 271 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in MK42, band D is the most common, and 70.1% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.
Police recorded 1,953 crimes around the centre of MK42 in the six months to 2026-09, most often violence and sexual offences (640).
There are 5 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of MK42 in Bedford, including Elstow School.
The district covers the Cauldwell, Greyfriars, Houghton Conquest & Haynes, Kempston Central & East ward areas.
Sample of 271 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in MK42, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.
Prices changed +1.1% over the last year in Bedford.
Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-09.
Primary
- Elstow SchoolNot rated · 0.4 mi
- Camestone SchoolNot rated · 0.6 mi
- Cherry Trees Nursery SchoolNot rated · 0.6 mi
- Shackleton Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
- Cauldwell SchoolNot rated · 0.7 mi
Secondary
- Daubeney AcademyNot rated · 0.6 mi
- Bedford AcademyGood · 0.8 mi
- St John's SchoolGood · 0.9 mi
- Grange AcademyGood · 1.0 mi
- Bedford Free SchoolOutstanding · 1.1 mi
Cauldwell · Greyfriars · Houghton Conquest & Haynes · Kempston Central & East · Kempston North · Kempston South · Kempston West · Kingsbrook · Shortstown · Wixams & Wilstead
Common questions about MK42
What is the average house price in MK42?
The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Bedford at £330,462 as of 2026-08.
How much does each property type cost in MK42?
Detached £557,923, semi-detached £348,256, terraced £278,279, flats £159,840, based on the UK House Price Index for Bedford.
Is MK42 a safe area?
Police recorded 1,953 crimes near the centre of MK42 in the six months to 2026-09. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 640 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.
What EPC rating do homes in MK42 usually have?
Band D is the most common rating in our sample of 271 certificates from MK42, with 70.1% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.
What are the schools like near MK42?
5 schools within a mile of the MK42 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include Daubeney Academy. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.
Where does this MK42 data come from?
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
A full report covers the energy certificate, sale history and valuation, council tax band and bill, flood and crime risk, schools, transport and neighbourhood data for a single property.
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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.