Greyfriars - MK40 1HJ
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 1HJ is a residential postcode situated on Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 with 54 addresses.
It ranks as the 738th largest and 55th most expensive of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 54 properties: 1 house, 45 flats and 8 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £145,359
- 10 Year change
- up 19.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £798pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 45.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £347/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.6%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 1HJ is a residential postcode situated on Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 with 54 addresses.
It ranks as the 738th largest and 55th most expensive of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 54 properties: 1 house, 45 flats and 8 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £145,359
- 10 Year change
- up 19.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £798pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 45.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £347/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.6%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin MK40 1HJ
- Greyfriars Arcade
Mid-century Building | 12 Units
- 1 Greyfriars Chambers Greyfriars
1 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 1-3 Greyfriars
Flat
- 2 Greyfriars Chambers Greyfriars
1 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 3 Greyfriars Chambers Greyfriars
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK40 1HJ sold for £310,000 on 11th March 2005. Since then prices are down an average of 0.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £145,359.
The MK40 1HJ Sales Market has increased by 19.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1% | £145,359 |
| June 2025 | 2.1% | £143,858 |
| June 2024 | 0.4% | £140,845 |
| June 2023 | -1.8% | £140,275 |
| June 2022 | 9.5% | £142,858 |
| June 2021 | 3.6% | £130,469 |
| June 2020 | 0.4% | £125,904 |
| June 2019 | -3.1% | £125,405 |
| June 2018 | 0.5% | £129,479 |
| June 2017 | 5.7% | £128,826 |
| June 2016 | 13.2% | £121,838 |
| June 2015 | 7% | £107,633 |
| June 2014 | 9.4% | £100,618 |
| June 2013 | 1.5% | £91,959 |
| June 2012 | -0.6% | £90,587 |
| June 2011 | -0.1% | £91,163 |
| June 2010 | 2.7% | £91,269 |
| June 2009 | -14.5% | £88,913 |
| June 2008 | -0.3% | £104,010 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £104,322 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £798.
The MK40 1HJ Rental Market has increased by 45.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.3% | £798pcm |
| June 2025 | 5% | £765pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.9% | £729pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.1% | £681pcm |
| June 2022 | 7% | £637pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.9% | £595pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.6% | £556pcm |
| June 2019 | -0.2% | £553pcm |
| June 2018 | -2.7% | £554pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.5% | £570pcm |
| June 2016 | 9.6% | £551pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.6% | £503pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.4% | £467pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.5% | £447pcm |
| June 2012 | 1% | £441pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.4% | £436pcm |
| June 2010 | -1.9% | £435pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.3% | £443pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.8% | £473pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £460pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 11th March 2005 for £310,000 and since then the market in the area has remained stable. The postcode has had a total of 6 sales since 1995.
MK40 1HJ has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Mar 2005£310,000 | 3 Bed House25, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1HJ25, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1HJ
- Sold Mar 2005£310,000 | 1 Bed Flat25 Greyfriars Chambers, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1HJ25 Greyfriars Chambers, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1HJ
- Sold Oct 2002£280,000 | 3 Bed House25, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1HJ25, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1HJ
- Sold Oct 2002£280,000 | 1 Bed Flat25 Greyfriars Chambers, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1HJ25 Greyfriars Chambers, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1HJ
- Sold Mar 2001£100,000 | 3 Bed House25, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1HJ25, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1HJ
Nearby Postcodes
MK40 1HJ is the 738th largest and the 55th most expensive postcode out of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
- MK40 1HP, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40MK40 1HP16 Addresses|31 m away
- MK40 1PW, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 1PW5 Addresses|46 m away
- MK40 1BY, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 1BY11 Addresses|67 m away
- MK40 1LR, Thurlow Street, Bedford, MK40MK40 1LR8 Addresses|73 m away
- MK40 1PS, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 1PS2 Addresses|73 m away
Property Types
- 5 modern flats built after 1980
- 48 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 other address of unknown type
- modern flat (5)
- mid-century flat (48)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 24 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (11)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (11)
- No EPC (22)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Mar 2005£310,000 | 3 Bed House25, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1HJ25, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1HJ
- Sold Mar 2005£310,000 | 1 Bed Flat25 Greyfriars Chambers, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1HJ25 Greyfriars Chambers, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1HJ
- Sold Oct 2002£280,000 | 3 Bed House25, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1HJ25, Greyfriars, Bedford, MK40 1HJ
Schools Nearby
- Priory Primary School300 m away
- Livingstone Primary School800 m away
- Cauldwell School1.2 km away
- Bedford Free School600 m away
- Castle Newnham School1.7 km away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College1.7 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK40 1HJ is Bedford station, which is 500 metres away.
- Bedford|500 m away
- Bedford St Johns|800 m away
- Kempston Hardwick|5.4 km away
- Stewartby|8.2 km away
