Midland Road - MK40 1BY
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 1BY is a residential postcode situated on Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 with 11 addresses.
It ranks as the 269th largest and 162nd most expensive of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
The postcode contains a total of 11 properties: 5 houses and 6 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £236,777
- 10 Year change
- up 21.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,158pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 47.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £304/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 1BY is a residential postcode situated on Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 with 11 addresses.
It ranks as the 269th largest and 162nd most expensive of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
The postcode contains a total of 11 properties: 5 houses and 6 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £236,777
- 10 Year change
- up 21.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,158pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 47.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £304/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.9%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin MK40 1BY
- 75 Midland Road
House
- 77 Midland Road
House
- 79 Midland Road
Building | 2 Flats
- 81 Midland Road
Building | 2 Flats
- 83 Midland Road
Building | 2 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK40 1BY sold for £3,500,000 on 5th August 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 0.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £236,777.
The MK40 1BY Sales Market has increased by 21.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.7% | £236,777 |
| June 2025 | 2.1% | £235,134 |
| June 2024 | 0.4% | £230,322 |
| June 2023 | -1.6% | £229,364 |
| June 2022 | 10.1% | £233,092 |
| June 2021 | 4% | £211,658 |
| June 2020 | 0.6% | £203,568 |
| June 2019 | -3.1% | £202,353 |
| June 2018 | 0.9% | £208,930 |
| June 2017 | 6.1% | £207,077 |
| June 2016 | 13.6% | £195,207 |
| June 2015 | 7.1% | £171,883 |
| June 2014 | 9.4% | £160,458 |
| June 2013 | 1.8% | £146,647 |
| June 2012 | -0.3% | £144,120 |
| June 2011 | 0% | £144,484 |
| June 2010 | 3.4% | £144,452 |
| June 2009 | -14.6% | £139,727 |
| June 2008 | -0.8% | £163,696 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £164,983 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,158.
The MK40 1BY Rental Market has increased by 47.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.9% | £1,158pcm |
| June 2025 | 5% | £1,114pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.9% | £1,062pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.3% | £993pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.6% | £925pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.3% | £860pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.8% | £801pcm |
| June 2019 | -0.2% | £795pcm |
| June 2018 | -2.4% | £797pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.8% | £816pcm |
| June 2016 | 9.9% | £787pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.7% | £716pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.5% | £665pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.8% | £636pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.3% | £625pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.5% | £617pcm |
| June 2010 | -1.2% | £614pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.5% | £621pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.4% | £664pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £648pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 5th August 2025 for £3,500,000 and since then the market in the area has remained stable. The postcode has had a total of 1 sale since 1995.
MK40 1BY has seen 1 sale in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
Nearby Postcodes
MK40 1BY is the 269th largest and the 162nd most expensive postcode out of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
- MK40 1QB, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 1QB11 Addresses|32 m away
- MK40 1HP, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40MK40 1HP16 Addresses|38 m away
- MK40 1BZ, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 1BZ5 Addresses|45 m away
- MK40 1HS, Priory Street, Bedford, MK40MK40 1HS13 Addresses|56 m away
- MK40 1HJ, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40MK40 1HJ46 Addresses|67 m away
Property Types
- 11 other addresses of unknown type
- Unknown (11)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 3 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (1)
- No EPC (8)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Dec 2013£6,450,000 | 3 Bed House7-11, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1PL7-11, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1PL
- Sold Dec 2017£5,810,000 | 3 Bed House7-11, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1PL7-11, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1PL
- Sold Apr 2017£4,800,000 | 3 Bed House13-21, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1PL13-21, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40 1PL
Schools Nearby
- Priory Primary School300 m away
- Livingstone Primary School900 m away
- Cauldwell School1.1 km away
- Bedford Free School600 m away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College1.7 km away
- Castle Newnham School1.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK40 1BY is Bedford station, which is 500 metres away.
- Bedford|500 m away
- Bedford St Johns|800 m away
- Kempston Hardwick|5.3 km away
- Stewartby|8.2 km away