MK42 — BEDFORD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in MK42

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in MK42 is £342,420, which is 28% below the Buckinghamshire average of £472,988.

Properties in MK42 cost 19.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in MK42 have risen 3.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£435,851	593
Semi-detached	£315,251	766
Terraced	£271,673	672
Flat	£194,113	372
All types	£342,420	2485

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in MK42

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

MK42 has a crime rate of 84.8 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

30.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

2.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

4.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

11.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

17.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in MK42

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

MK42 has 26 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 12 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Cherry Trees Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Peter Pan Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Camestone School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Kempston Rural Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Balliol Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

194,976

Population

Median Age

32%

Owner-Occupied

76%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

32.0%

Private rent

17.0%

Social rent

16.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in MK42 are 370.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

370.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in MK42 is collected by Milton Keynes Council. The Band D rate is £2,321/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

MK42 — BEDFORD

Area Summary

MK42 (BEDFORD) offers property prices near the national average (£342,420), 26 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (370 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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MK41

BEDFORD

£369K

▲ 1.3% YoY

MK43

BEDFORD

£421K

▲ 1.9% YoY

MK44

BEDFORD

£507K

▲ 5.3% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in MK42?

The average house price in MK42 (BEDFORD) is £342,420, based on 2485 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 19% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.3% over the past year.

Is MK42 a safe area to live?

Crime in MK42 is close to the national average at 84.8 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (30.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (11.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in MK42?

There are 26 schools in or near MK42. 50% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 12 Good. 2 schools require improvement.

What is the council tax in MK42?

Council tax in MK42 is collected by Milton Keynes Council. The Band D rate is £2,321 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in MK42?

The average broadband download speed in MK42 is 370 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 93%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in MK42 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 32% of homes in MK42 are owner-occupied. 17% are privately rented and 16% are social housing. The total population is approximately 194,976.