The UK Postcode Database

MK42 8DR

a postcode in Bedford

Introduced in January 1980
MK42 8DR 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 8DR

Cater Street - 43 properties, USRN 27300564

Farrer Street - 2 properties, USRN 27300594

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.1196 / 52°7'10"N

Longitude: -0.4905 / 0°29'25"W

UTM Reference: 30U 671807 5777311

OS Easting: 503449

OS Northing: 247882

OS Grid: TL034478

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR G2B.2TP

Mapcode Global: VHFQ7.GZ2H

Open Location Code: 9C4X4G95+RR

Maidenhead Locator System: IO92sc18

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: C1

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

ONS Population Classification: 4b2

  • Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities
  • Established Multi- Ethnic Communities
  • European Skilled Workforce

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 19525 / 32844

  • 6th decile
  • slightly less deprived

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

Sun and Moon Times for MK42 8DR on Thursday 9 July 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 02:53
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 04:05
Sunrise 04:52
Transit (sun is at its highest) 13:07
Sunset 21:21
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:08
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:20
Hours of daylight today04:22 to 21:51
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
21:51 to 04:23
Moon Phase Waning Crescent
Moon Sets 15:23
Moon Rises 23:44

For a full sun and moon calendar for MK42 8DR, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in MK42 8DR

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
16 August 2024 14 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £240,000
12 August 2022 9 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Detached Freehold £307,500
23 September 2021 31 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £209,000
3 September 2021 30 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Semi-detached Freehold £250,000
6 August 2021 20 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £233,000
27 March 2020 38 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £235,000
8 May 2018 8a Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £210,000
5 March 2018 14 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £200,000
31 October 2017 5 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Semi-detached Freehold £221,000
20 October 2017 31 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £203,000
20 December 2016 9 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Detached Freehold £231,500
31 August 2016 29 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £160,000
6 June 2016 8a Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £180,000
29 March 2016 12a Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £128,000
27 November 2015 31 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £157,500
27 February 2015 12a Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Flat/apartment Leasehold £120,000
19 December 2014 20 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £125,000
12 December 2014 24b Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Detached Freehold £145,000
29 August 2014 30 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Semi-detached Freehold £152,500
27 June 2014 8 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £133,500
25 June 2014 6 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £136,000
16 May 2014 8a Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £137,000
12 May 2014 6a Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £134,000
15 April 2014 10 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £130,000
28 June 2013 26 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Semi-detached Freehold £157,000
3 November 2010 33 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £100,000
19 February 2010 7 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £137,500
15 July 2009 14 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £125,000
12 February 2008 25 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Semi-detached Freehold £155,000
31 August 2007 31 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £138,000
21 June 2007 26 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Semi-detached Freehold £179,995
2 March 2007 7 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £142,500
16 November 2006 40 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Semi-detached Freehold £146,000
30 June 2006 29 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £119,000
28 April 2006 27 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £125,000
18 April 2006 30 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Semi-detached Freehold £129,000
15 February 2006 9 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Detached Freehold £158,000
31 January 2006 10 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Semi-detached Freehold £110,000
8 July 2005 35 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £134,500
10 June 2005 2 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £100,000
10 June 2005 4 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £100,000
12 May 2005 8 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £120,000
3 May 2005 8a Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £122,000
24 March 2005 24b Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £144,000
11 February 2005 6 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £122,000
11 February 2005 6a Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £120,000
26 November 2004 9 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Detached Freehold £110,000
11 May 2004 28 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Semi-detached Freehold £135,000
16 January 2004 33 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £95,000
7 March 2003 22 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £99,000
9 August 2002 12a Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Detached Freehold £240,000
5 July 2002 14 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £83,000
3 May 2002 7 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £92,500
4 March 2002 31 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £71,000
2 July 2001 12a Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Detached Freehold £118,000
12 January 2001 24b Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £65,000
20 December 2000 29 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £60,000
10 June 2000 4a Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £100,000
17 February 2000 40 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Semi-detached Freehold £66,500
11 February 2000 24 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £61,000
5 August 1999 33 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £49,000
31 July 1998 9 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Detached Freehold £56,000
10 December 1997 24b Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £45,000
29 August 1997 35 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £37,800
31 July 1996 33 Cater Street, Kempston, Bedford MK42 8DR Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £18,000

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 8DR

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Bedford

MP

Mohammad Yasin Labour

Bedford Borough Council
Unitary Authority ward (UTW)

Kempston Central & East

Councillors

Mohammed Nawaz Labour

Caroline White Labour

MK42 8DR 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 8DR

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00088382 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E01017508 Bedford 017D Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02003632 Bedford 017 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E04011894 Kempston Civil Parishes Administrative 1 April 2009 DLUHC
E05014504 Kempston Central & East 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
E33025700 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 NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board Integrated Care Boards Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E56000035 East of England Cancer Alliances Health 1 April 2024 NHS England
E63010775 Kempston Built Up Areas Census 17 April 2024 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

All public sector data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v2.0.

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