The postcode district is located in the MK Milton Keynes postal area , MK42 has a population of 56,441 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census.
The area of the district is 8.16 square miles (21.13 square kilometers or 5,220.19 acres).
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To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
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Bedford | 1.67 | N |
Ampthill | 5.72 | SSW |
Shefford | 7.60 | SE |
Sandy | 7.64 | E |
Flitwick | 7.68 | S |
Biggleswade | 8.81 | ESE |
Woburn Sands | 10.30 | SW |
Olney | 10.53 | WNW |
Woburn | 10.78 | SW |
Potton | 10.78 | E |
Newport Pagnell | 11.06 | W |
St Neots | 11.54 | NE |
Stotfold | 11.99 | SE |
Milton Keynes | 13.19 | WSW |
Rushden | 13.53 | NNW |
Letchworth | 13.75 | SE |
Hitchin | 13.79 | SE |
Bletchley | 14.25 | SW |
The post town for this district is BEDFORD.
Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
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Kempston | BEDFORD | MK42 7 | 254 |
BEDFORD | BEDFORD | MK42 9 | 253 |
Kempston | BEDFORD | MK42 8 | 242 |
BEDFORD | BEDFORD | MK42 0 | 199 |
Shortstown | BEDFORD | MK42 0 | 124 |
Wixams | BEDFORD | MK42 6 | 118 |
Elstow | BEDFORD | MK42 9 | 69 |
Harrowden | BEDFORD | MK42 0 | 4 |
Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
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BEDFORD ROAD | BEDFORD | KEMPSTON | 65 | MK42 8BH | View on Google Maps |
AMPTHILL ROAD | BEDFORD | 29 | MK42 9JP | View on Google Maps | |
LONDON ROAD | BEDFORD | 28 | MK42 0NT | View on Google Maps | |
RACE MEADOWS WAY | BEDFORD | KEMPSTON HARDWICK | 21 | MK42 7AZ | View on Google Maps |
HIGH STREET | BEDFORD | KEMPSTON | 19 | MK42 7BT | View on Google Maps |
ROPE WALK | BEDFORD | 12 | MK42 0XE | View on Google Maps | |
SPRINGFIELD CENTRE | BEDFORD | KEMPSTON | 12 | MK42 7PR | View on Google Maps |
ELSTOW ROAD | BEDFORD | 10 | MK42 9NU | View on Google Maps | |
ST JOHNS STREET | BEDFORD | 9 | MK42 0FT | View on Google Maps | |
ST JOHNS STREET | BEDFORD | KEMPSTON | 9 | MK42 8EP | View on Google Maps |
ST MARYS STREET | BEDFORD | 8 | MK42 0AS | View on Google Maps | |
HARROWDEN ROAD | BEDFORD | 7 | MK42 0RU | View on Google Maps | |
BUNYAN ROAD | BEDFORD | KEMPSTON | 6 | MK42 8HP | View on Google Maps |
The primary settlement in the MK42 postcode district is Bedford, located in the county of Bedfordshire, England. Other significant settlements in the district include Harrowden, Shortstown, Wixams, Kempston, and Elstow. The most significant post town in the district is Bedford.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Bedford (B) area with a total of 1259 postal codes.
The largest settlement in the MK42 postal code is BEDFORD followed by Kempston, and Shortstown.
The MK42 Postcode shares a border with MK40 (BEDFORD, Great Denham, Biddenham), MK41 (BEDFORD, Clapham, Renhold), MK43 (Cranfield, Wootton, Marston Moretaine), MK44 (Sharnbrook, Great Barford, Riseley) and MK45 (Flitwick, Ampthill, Barton-le-Clay).
# | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
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1 | London Road Health Centre | 84-86 LONDON ROAD , BEDFORD , BEDFORDSHIRE , MK42 0NT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
2 | U H P The Dental Practice | 176 BEDFORD ROAD , KEMPSTON , BEDFORD , BEDFORDSHIRE , MK42 8BL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
3 | Kempston Dental Practice | 212 BEDFORD ROAD , KEMPSTON , BEDFORD , BEDFORDSHIRE , MK42 8BL | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | |
4 | Mobile Dental Unit (north) | KEMPSTON DENTAL CLINIC , HALSEY ROAD , BEDFORD , BEDFORDSHIRE , MK42 8AU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
# | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Dr Hyder | , ABBEY FIELDS , ELSTOW , BEDFORD , BEDFORDSHIRE , MK42 9GP | BRANCH SURGERY | |
2 | Dr Agrawal | , BEDFORD , BEDFORDSHIRE , MK42 9PP | BRANCH SURGERY | |
3 | London Road Health Centre | , BEDFORD , BEDFORDSHIRE , MK42 0NT | GP PRACTICE | |
4 | Cauldwell Medical Centre | , KEMPSTON ROAD , BEDFORD , MK42 9DJ | GP PRACTICE | |
5 | King Street Surgery | , KEMPSTON , BEDFORD , BEDFORDSHIRE , MK42 8QD | GP PRACTICE | |
6 | Pc Ext Access Bedoc | , BEDFORD , BEDFORDSHIRE , MK42 9GP | GP PRACTICE | |
7 | Cater Street Branch Surgery - Kempston Clinic | , KEMPSTON , BEDFORD , MK42 8AU | BRANCH SURGERY | |
8 | St John's Branch Surgery | , KEMPSTON , BEDFORD , MK42 8EP | BRANCH SURGERY | |
9 | Elstow Medical Centre - Covid Local Vaccination Service | , ELSTOW , BEDFORD , MK42 9GP | BRANCH SURGERY |
# | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
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1 | Tesco In-store Pharmacy | CARDINGTON ROAD , BEDFORD , BEDFORDSHIRE , MK42 0BG | PHARMACY | |
2 | Janssen's Pharmacy | 28 AMPTHILL ROAD , BEDFORD , BEDFORDSHIRE , MK42 9HG | PHARMACY | |
3 | Boots | UNIT D, I/CHANGE RETAIL PARK , RACE MEADOWS WAY , BEDFORD , BEDFORDSHIRE , MK42 7AZ | PHARMACY | |
4 | Britannia Pharmacy | THE SAXON CENTRE , 242 BEDFORD ROAD , KEMPSTON , BEDFORD , BEDFORDSHIRE , MK42 8PP | PHARMACY | |
5 | Phoenix Pharmacy | 141 HARROWDEN ROAD , BEDFORD , MK42 0RU | PHARMACY | |
6 | Phoenix Pharmacy T/a Shortstown Pharmacy | UNIT 2(B) BLOCK F , 15 BEAUVAIS SQUARE , SHORTSTOWN , BEDFORD , MK42 0GE | PHARMACY | |
7 | Speedwell Pharmacy | 178 BEDFORD ROAD , KEMPSTON , BEDFORD , MK42 8BL | PHARMACY | |
8 | Lotus Pharmacy | 88 LONDON ROAD , BEDFORD , MK42 0NT | PHARMACY |
# | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
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1 | VALERIE CURTIS OPTICIANS | 142 BEDFORD ROAD , KEMPSTON , BEDFORD , BEDFORDSHIRE , MK42 8BH | OPTICAL SITE | |
2 | BROWN AND WHITE OPTICIANS - SAXON CENTRE | 246 SAXON CENTRE , BEDFORD ROAD , KEMPSTON , BEDFORD , BEDFORDSHIRE , MK42 8QA | OPTICAL SITE | |
3 | BOOTS OPTICIANS LTD - BEDFORD INTERCHANGE RETAIL PARK | UNIT D INTERCHANGE RETAIL PARK , KEMPSTON , BEDFORD , BEDFORDSHIRE , MK42 7AZ | OPTICAL SITE |
Phase: Primary
Address: Beauvais Square , Shortstown , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 0GS
Headteacher: Mrs Denise Cottam (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Beauvais Square , Shortstown , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 0GS
Headteacher: Mrs Denise Cottam (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Oak Road , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 0HH
Headteacher: Mr Robert Morley-Smith (Head teacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Green Lane , Wixams , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 6BA
Headteacher: Mr Gareth Thomas ()
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Phase: Secondary
Address: Green Lane , Wixams , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 6BA
Headteacher: Mr Chris Stainsby ()
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Phase: Primary
Address: School Lane , Off Brooklands Avenue , Wixams , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 6BH
Headteacher: Mrs Jacqueline Normanton ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Manor Drive , Kempston , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 7AB
Headteacher: Ms Catherine Assink (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Hill Rise , Kempston , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 7EB
Headteacher: Mr Joe Creswick (Executive Head) (Acting Head)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Secondary
Address: Hill Rise , Kempston , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 7EB
Headteacher: Mr Marc Comb ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Balliol Road , Kempston , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 7ER
Headteacher: Mrs Louise Youngman (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Martell Drive , Kempston
Postcode: MK42 7FJ
Headteacher: Mrs A Stanbridge (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Orchard Street , Kempston , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 7LJ
Headteacher: Marianne Allen (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Phase: Primary
Address: Orchard Street , Kempston , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 7LJ
Headteacher: Miss Monique Berry (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Secondary
Address: Orchard Street , Kempston , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 7PS
Headteacher: Mr Chris Carter (Head Teacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Austin Canons , Bedford Road , Kempston , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 8AA
Headteacher: Miss Shannon Poulter (Head of School)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Halsey Road , Kempston , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 8AU
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Timms (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Jowitt Avenue , Kempston , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 8NW
Headteacher: Mr Nick Hackett (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Hillgrounds Road , Kempston , Bedford Road Primary School , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 8QH
Headteacher: Mrs Cheryl Willliams (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Phase: Secondary
Address: Cauldwell Street , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 9AD
Headteacher: Mrs Jane Herron (Principal)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Phase: Nursery
Address: Edward Road , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 9DR
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Smith (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Phase: Primary
Address: Edward Road , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 9DR
Headteacher: Mrs Judith Apps (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Edward Road , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 9DR
Headteacher: Mrs Judith Apps (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Abbeyfields Road Abbeyfields , Elstow , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 9GP
Headteacher: Mrs Jenny Jackson (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Abbeyfields Road Abbeyfields , Elstow , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 9GP
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Ciantar (Principal)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Nursery
Address: Ampthill Road , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 9HE
Headteacher: Mrs Isabel Davis (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Phase: Not applicable
Address: The Raleigh Centre , Ampthill Road , Bedford , Bedfordshire
Postcode: MK42 9HE
Headteacher: Mr Mark Hudson ()
Ofsted Rating: Inadequate
Phase: Nursery
Address: Hawkins Road , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 9LS
Headteacher: Mrs Julie Smith (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Phase: Primary
Address: Pearcey Road , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 9LZ
Headteacher: Mrs Ann Parish (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Primary
Address: Pearcey Road , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 9LZ
Headteacher: Dr Andie BenBrahim (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Phase: Secondary
Address: Mile Road , Bedford
Postcode: MK42 9TR
Headteacher: Mr Chris Deller (Head Teacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Operator: LN
Line: Marston Vale line
Company: Grand Central North West
Average Driving Time from within the district: 11.08
Average Driving Distance: 9.74
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1238
Average Driving Time from within the district: 15.52
Average Driving Distance: 14.40
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1238
Average Driving Time from within the district: 17.41
Average Driving Distance: 16.29
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1238
Average Driving Time from within the district: 19.73
Average Driving Distance: 18.49
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1238
Average Driving Time from within the district: 21.93
Average Driving Distance: 17.57
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1238
Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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12:00 to 15:00 | Light rain | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 49.00% | SW 18 mph | |
15:00 to 18:00 | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | W 16 mph | |
18:00 to 21:00 | Partly cloudy (night) | 8.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 2.00% | W 16 mph | |
21:00 to 00:00 | Partly cloudy (night) | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 5.00% | W 18 mph |
Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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00:00 to 03:00 | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 4.00% | W 18 mph | |
03:00 to 06:00 | Light rain shower (night) | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 39.00% | W 18 mph | |
06:00 to 09:00 | Cloudy | 4.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 14.00% | W 18 mph | |
09:00 to 12:00 | Cloudy | 3.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 10.00% | W 18 mph | |
12:00 to 15:00 | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 11.00% | W 18 mph | |
15:00 to 18:00 | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 11.00% | WNW 20 mph | |
18:00 to 21:00 | Cloudy | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 9.00% | WNW 20 mph | |
21:00 to 00:00 | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 20 mph |
Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
00:00 to 03:00 | Partly cloudy (night) | 6.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 18 mph | |
03:00 to 06:00 | Partly cloudy (night) | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 2.00% | NW 16 mph | |
06:00 to 09:00 | Clear night | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 13 mph | |
09:00 to 12:00 | Sunny day | 5.0°C (feels like 1.0°C) | 1.00% | NW 11 mph | |
12:00 to 15:00 | Sunny day | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 11 mph | |
15:00 to 18:00 | Partly cloudy (day) | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 9 mph | |
18:00 to 21:00 | Cloudy | 5.0°C (feels like 2.0°C) | 6.00% | W 7 mph | |
21:00 to 00:00 | Overcast | 5.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 14.00% | WSW 7 mph |
Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
00:00 to 03:00 | Overcast | 6.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 18.00% | SW 9 mph | |
03:00 to 06:00 | Overcast | 7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 20.00% | WSW 9 mph | |
06:00 to 09:00 | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 15.00% | WSW 9 mph | |
09:00 to 12:00 | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 9 mph | |
12:00 to 15:00 | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 9.00% | W 9 mph | |
15:00 to 18:00 | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | WSW 7 mph | |
18:00 to 21:00 | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 9.00% | WSW 7 mph | |
21:00 to 00:00 | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 7 mph |
Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
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00:00 to 03:00 | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 12.00% | WSW 7 mph | |
03:00 to 06:00 | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 7 mph | |
06:00 to 09:00 | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | WSW 7 mph | |
09:00 to 12:00 | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 7 mph | |
12:00 to 15:00 | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 7 mph | |
15:00 to 18:00 | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 10.00% | WSW 7 mph | |
18:00 to 21:00 | Overcast | 10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 10.00% | SW 4 mph | |
21:00 to 00:00 | Overcast | 9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C) | 11.00% | SW 4 mph |
Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
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MK42 0 | Bedford Mk42 Delivery Office |
MK42 0 | Bedford Mk40-42 Delivery Office |
MK42 1 | Bedford Mk40-42 Delivery Office |
MK42 2 | Bedford Mk40-42 Delivery Office |
MK42 3 | Bedford Mk40-42 Delivery Office |
MK42 4 | Bedford Mk40-42 Delivery Office |
MK42 5 | Bedford Mk40-42 Delivery Office |
MK42 6 | Bedford Mk40-42 Delivery Office |
MK42 7 | Bedford Mk40-42 Delivery Office |
MK42 7 | Bedford Mk42 Delivery Office |
MK42 8 | Bedford Mk40-42 Delivery Office |
MK42 8 | Bedford Mk42 Delivery Office |
MK42 9 | Bedford Mk40-42 Delivery Office |
MK42 9 | Bedford Mk42 Delivery Office |
M | K | 4 | 2 | - | X | X | X |
M | K | 4 | 2 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
# Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
---|---|---|---|
1 | £625 | £2,340 | £1,095 |
2 | £875 | £1,200 | £1,035 |
3 | £1,300 | £1,550 | £1,443 |
4 | £1,600 | £1,950 | £1,775 |
# Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
---|---|---|---|
£20,000 | £100,000 | £71,667 | |
1 | £37,500 | £280,000 | £151,771 |
2 | £52,500 | £360,000 | £228,778 |
3 | £185,000 | £455,000 | £328,355 |
4 | £230,000 | £795,000 | £452,892 |
5 | £300,000 | £726,995 | £545,124 |
6 | £674,950 | £835,000 | £754,975 |
Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bedford | Waldens Estate Agents | 188-190 Bedford Road, Bedford, MK42 8BL | 020 3835 4277 | |
Kempston | Goodacres Residential | 3 High Street, Kempston, Bedford, MK42 7BT | 01234 860680 | |
Bedford | Connells | 42 Allhallows, Bedford, MK40 1LN | 020 3869 5634 | |
Bedford | Taylor Made | Taylor House, Roman Gate, Saxon Way, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4FU | 01234 608741 | |
Bedford | Cooper Wallace | 11 Goldington Road, Bedford, MK40 3JY | 01234 860634 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
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Detached | £354,795 | 157 | £342,478 | 185 | £325,536 | 188 | £308,908 | 241 |
Semi-Detached | £261,918 | 252 | £261,631 | 317 | £235,838 | 299 | £206,756 | 314 |
Terraced | £237,130 | 273 | £224,035 | 317 | £208,807 | 367 | £188,402 | 387 |
Flats | £165,216 | 153 | £162,102 | 180 | £142,294 | 193 | £133,781 | 159 |