Harpur Street - MK40 1LB
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 1LB is a residential postcode situated on Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 19th largest and 462nd most expensive of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £320,798
- 10 Year change
- up 28.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,437pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 56.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £514/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.4%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 1LB is a residential postcode situated on Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 19th largest and 462nd most expensive of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £320,798
- 10 Year change
- up 28.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,437pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 56.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £514/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.4%/year/yr
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK40 1LB sold for £1,050,000 on 29th November 2024. Since then prices are down an average of 0.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £320,798.
The MK40 1LB Sales Market has increased by 28.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.4% | £320,798 |
| June 2025 | 2.4% | £319,489 |
| June 2024 | 0.5% | £311,992 |
| June 2023 | -1.1% | £310,479 |
| June 2022 | 12.2% | £314,058 |
| June 2021 | 5.4% | £279,956 |
| June 2020 | 0.9% | £265,706 |
| June 2019 | -3.2% | £263,417 |
| June 2018 | 1.8% | £272,087 |
| June 2017 | 7.2% | £267,323 |
| June 2016 | 14.6% | £249,366 |
| June 2015 | 7.6% | £217,633 |
| June 2014 | 10.1% | £202,300 |
| June 2013 | 2.4% | £183,679 |
| June 2012 | 0.9% | £179,396 |
| June 2011 | 0.1% | £177,786 |
| June 2010 | 4.4% | £177,654 |
| June 2009 | -14.3% | £170,232 |
| June 2008 | -1.2% | £198,598 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £201,058 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,437.
The MK40 1LB Rental Market has increased by 56.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.6% | £1,437pcm |
| June 2025 | 5.3% | £1,386pcm |
| June 2024 | 7% | £1,317pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.8% | £1,230pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.6% | £1,141pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.7% | £1,041pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.1% | £958pcm |
| June 2019 | -0.3% | £948pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.5% | £950pcm |
| June 2017 | 4.9% | £965pcm |
| June 2016 | 10.9% | £920pcm |
| June 2015 | 8.1% | £830pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.1% | £767pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.4% | £730pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.5% | £713pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.6% | £695pcm |
| June 2010 | -0.2% | £691pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.1% | £693pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.9% | £737pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £723pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 29th November 2024 for £1,050,000 and since then the market in the area has remained stable. The postcode has had a total of 2 sales since 1995.
MK40 1LB has seen 1 sale in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
Nearby Postcodes
MK40 1LB is the 19th largest and the 462nd most expensive postcode out of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
- MK40 1LA, Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40MK40 1LA9 Addresses|27 m away
- MK40 1LQ, Church Arcade, Bedford, MK40MK40 1LQ18 Addresses|32 m away
- MK40 1AH, Dane Street, Bedford, MK40MK40 1AH25 Addresses|54 m away
- MK40 1LD, Lime Street, Bedford, MK40MK40 1LD37 Addresses|69 m away
- MK40 1PL, Midland Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 1PL5 Addresses|78 m away
Property Types
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 0 properties.
- The most common rating is no_epc_ratings.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Nov 2024£1,050,000 | 3 Bed House20, Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LB20, Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LB
- Sold Mar 2019£535,000 | 1 Bed Flat18 Harpur Apartments, Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 2SY18 Harpur Apartments, Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 2SY
- Sold Mar 2016£500,100 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 1, 48-50, Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 2QTFlat 1, 48-50, Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 2QT
Schools Nearby
- Priory Primary School400 m away
- Livingstone Primary School800 m away
- Castle Newnham School1.1 km away
- Bedford Free School600 m away
- Castle Newnham School1.5 km away
- Goldington Academy1.9 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK40 1LB is Bedford station, which is 700 metres away.
- Bedford|700 m away
- Bedford St Johns|900 m away
- Kempston Hardwick|5.6 km away
- Stewartby|8.4 km away
