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MK42

BEDFORD

Buckinghamshire, South East, England

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MK42 encompasses BEDFORD and its surrounding areas in Buckinghamshire, South East.

Avg price £342,420
1yr change ▲ 3.3%
Crime 4% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£342,420

▲ 3.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

19% above national avg

Crime Rate

84.8/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

4% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

26 schools

Broadband Speed

370 Mbps

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.

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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

£330K £337K £343K £349K £355K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

1

Outstanding

12

Good

2

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

194,976

Population

62

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.

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370.0 Mbps

Avg Download

67.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

93%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about MK42 BEDFORD

What is the average house price in MK42 BEDFORD?
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 BEDFORD 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 is the population of MK42 BEDFORD?
The population of MK42 (BEDFORD) is approximately 194,976 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 32% of homes are owner-occupied, 17% are privately rented, and 16% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in MK42 BEDFORD?
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.

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