The UK Postcode Database

MK42 7DL

a postcode in Kempston, Bedford

Introduced in January 1980
MK42 7DL Normal (geographic) postcodes Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with MK42 7DL

The Dell - 19 properties, USRN 27300577

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.1118 / 52°6'42"N

Longitude: -0.5136 / 0°30'48"W

UTM Reference: 30U 670254 5776384

OS Easting: 501885

OS Northing: 246978

OS Grid: TL018469

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR G29.GZN

Mapcode Global: VHFQF.15VZ

Open Location Code: 9C4X4F6P+PH

Maidenhead Locator System: IO92rc86

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: C1

  • urban city or town
  • a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside

ONS Population Classification: 5a2

  • Urbanites
  • Urban Professionals and Families
  • Multi-Ethnic Professionals with Families

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 21844 / 32844

  • 7th decile
  • somewhat less deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for MK42 7DL on Sunday 16 March 2025

Astromomical twilight begins (full darkness ends) 04:18
Nautical twilight begins (First light) 04:59
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 05:39
Sunrise 06:12
Transit (sun is at its highest) 12:10
Sunset 18:08
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 18:41
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 19:21
Astromomical twilight ends (full darkness starts) 20:02
Hours of daylight today05:42 to 18:38
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
18:38 to 05:40
Moon Phase Waning Gibbous
Moon Sets 06:50
Moon Rises 21:01

For a full sun and moon calendar for MK42 7DL, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in MK42 7DL

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
19 October 2023 2a The Dell, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7DL Detached Freehold £670,000
14 July 2023 3 The Dell, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7DL Semi-detached Freehold £445,000
20 September 2022 7 The Dell, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7DL Semi-detached Freehold £365,000
1 September 2022 4 The Dell, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7DL Semi-detached Freehold £565,000
20 August 2019 2 The Dell, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7DL Detached Freehold £420,000
6 July 2017 14 The Dell, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7DL Semi-detached Freehold £295,000
30 May 2013 12 The Dell, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7DL Semi-detached Freehold £190,000
2 July 2012 5 The Dell, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7DL Semi-detached Freehold £215,000
17 March 2009 4 The Dell, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7DL Semi-detached Freehold £220,000
22 September 2006 6 The Dell, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7DL Semi-detached Freehold £218,000
12 September 2006 18 The Dell, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7DL Semi-detached Freehold £195,000
17 May 2006 4 The Dell, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7DL Semi-detached Freehold £234,995
13 February 2006 6 The Dell, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7DL Semi-detached Freehold £210,000
5 December 2005 9 The Dell, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7DL Semi-detached Freehold £177,000
30 January 2004 15 The Dell, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7DL Semi-detached Freehold £222,000
29 November 2002 3 The Dell, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7DL Semi-detached Freehold £176,250
21 May 1998 15 The Dell, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7DL Semi-detached Freehold £98,000
8 December 1997 14 The Dell, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7DL Semi-detached Freehold £82,995
15 August 1997 3 The Dell, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7DL Semi-detached Freehold £78,000
23 May 1997 11 The Dell, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7DL Semi-detached Freehold £71,000
21 March 1997 5 The Dell, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7DL Semi-detached Freehold £65,000
25 February 1997 14 The Dell, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7DL Semi-detached Freehold £72,000
9 August 1996 4 The Dell, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7DL Semi-detached Freehold £69,500
28 July 1995 11 The Dell, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7DL Semi-detached Freehold £68,000
13 January 1995 2 The Dell, Kempston, Bedford MK42 7DL Detached Freehold £82,000

Key to property sale icons:

First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
Subsequent sale of existing property.
Standard sale at market value to private individual.
Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for MK42 7DL

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Bedford

MP

Mohammad Yasin Labour

Bedford Borough Council
Unitary Authority ward (UTW)

Kempston West

Councillor

James Valentine Labour

MK42 7DL also falls within the Civil Parish of Kempston, which has its own parish council and parish councillors. These are not shown here.

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for MK42 7DL

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00088425 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E00183426 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 21 March 2021 ONS
E01017516 Bedford 018D Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E01034422 Bedford 018F Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 21 March 2021 ONS
E02003633 Bedford 018 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E04011894 Kempston Civil Parishes Administrative 1 April 2009 DLUHC
E05014507 Kempston West Electoral Wards/Divisions Administrative/Electoral 4 May 2023 DLUHC
E06000055 Bedford Unitary Authorities Administrative 1 April 2009 DLUHC
E12000006 East of England Regions Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E14001084 Bedford Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies Electoral 4 July 2024 LGBC
E23000026 Bedfordshire Police Force Areas Other 1 January 2009 Home Office
E30000166 Bedford Travel to Work Areas Other 31 July 2015 ONS
E33023526 Workplace Zones Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E37000057 South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnerships Other 1 April 2020 BEIS
E38000249 NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB - M1J4Y Sub Integrated Care Board Locations Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E40000007 East of England NHS England Regions Health 1 April 2019 ODS
E54000024 Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Boards Health 1 April 2016 NHS
E56000035 East of England Cancer Alliances Health 1 April 2024 NHS England
E63003664 Kempston Built Up Areas Census 1 December 2022 OS
E65000001 England Non-National Park Area England Non-National Park Area Census 27 February 2023 ONS
E92000001 England Country Administrative 1 January 2009 ONS

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