High Street - MK40 1RZ
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 1RZ is a residential postcode situated on High Street, Bedford, MK40 with 21 addresses.
It ranks as the 484th largest and 43rd most expensive of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area. The most common property type is a period flat built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 21 properties: 1 house, 19 flats and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £174,549
- 10 Year change
- up 13.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £937pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 38.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £321/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.4%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 1RZ is a residential postcode situated on High Street, Bedford, MK40 with 21 addresses.
It ranks as the 484th largest and 43rd most expensive of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area. The most common property type is a period flat built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 21 properties: 1 house, 19 flats and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £174,549
- 10 Year change
- up 13.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £937pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 38.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £321/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.4%/year/yr
Explore Properties in MK40 1RZ
- The Clocksmiths
Building | 4 Flats
- 51 High Street
Building | 3 Flats
- 57 High Street
Building | 2 Flats
- 59 High Street
Period Building | 6 Units
- 61 High Street
Building | 4 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK40 1RZ sold for £351,000 on 3rd August 2023. Since then prices are up an average of 10.1%.
The current average value in the postcode is £174,549.
The MK40 1RZ Sales Market has increased by 13.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | -1.3% | £174,549 |
| July 2025 | 1.2% | £176,774 |
| July 2024 | 0.1% | £174,685 |
| July 2023 | -1.7% | £174,557 |
| July 2022 | 8.2% | £177,503 |
| July 2021 | 3.1% | £164,027 |
| July 2020 | 0.7% | £159,106 |
| July 2019 | -2.3% | £158,038 |
| July 2018 | 0.8% | £161,722 |
| July 2017 | 4.6% | £160,470 |
| July 2016 | 12.9% | £153,447 |
| July 2015 | 6.2% | £135,932 |
| July 2014 | 8% | £128,008 |
| July 2013 | 1.8% | £118,493 |
| July 2012 | -0.9% | £116,366 |
| July 2011 | -0.2% | £117,444 |
| July 2010 | 4.5% | £117,733 |
| July 2009 | -12.8% | £112,677 |
| July 2008 | -3% | £129,186 |
| July 2007 | 0% | £133,231 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £937.
The MK40 1RZ Rental Market has increased by 38.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 1.8% | £937pcm |
| July 2025 | 3.6% | £921pcm |
| July 2024 | 6.8% | £889pcm |
| July 2023 | 7.1% | £832pcm |
| July 2022 | 6.2% | £776pcm |
| July 2021 | 6.2% | £731pcm |
| July 2020 | 1.1% | £688pcm |
| July 2019 | 0.5% | £680pcm |
| July 2018 | -2.3% | £677pcm |
| July 2017 | 2.1% | £693pcm |
| July 2016 | 8% | £679pcm |
| July 2015 | 6.9% | £628pcm |
| July 2014 | 3.3% | £587pcm |
| July 2013 | 1.7% | £569pcm |
| July 2012 | 0.3% | £559pcm |
| July 2011 | 1.2% | £558pcm |
| July 2010 | 0.5% | £551pcm |
| July 2009 | -6.5% | £548pcm |
| July 2008 | 1.7% | £587pcm |
| July 2007 | 0% | £577pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 3rd August 2023 for £351,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 10.1%.
MK40 1RZ has had 3 sales since 1995, with 1 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Aug 2023£351,000 | 4 Bed House65-67, High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RZ65-67, High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RZ
- Sold Jul 2020£220,000 | 4 Bed House63, High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RZ63, High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RZ
- Sold Apr 2018£254,692 | 4 Bed House65-67, High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RZ65-67, High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RZ
Nearby Postcodes
MK40 1RZ is the 484th largest and the 43rd most expensive postcode out of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
- MK40 1SP, High Street, Bedford, MK40MK40 1SP2 Addresses|22 m away
- MK40 3FF, Mill Street, Bedford, MK40MK40 3FF15 Addresses|50 m away
- MK40 3EX, Mill Street, Bedford, MK40MK40 3EX30 Addresses|67 m away
- MK40 1AL, Ram Yard, Bedford, MK40MK40 1AL2 Addresses|68 m away
- MK40 1SL, St. Pauls Square, Bedford, MK40MK40 1SL12 Addresses|71 m away
Property Types
- 15 period flats built between 1800 and 1911
- 4 modern flats built after 1980
- 1 house of an unknown age
- 1 other address of unknown type
- period flat (15)
- modern flat (4)
- house (1)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 16 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (11)
- G (0)
- D (5)
- No EPC (5)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Oct 2018£1,380,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 6, Swan House 3, High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RNFlat 6, Swan House 3, High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RN
- Sold Jul 2018£1,140,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 1, 91-93, High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NEFlat 1, 91-93, High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NE
- Sold Oct 2018£1,140,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 1, 91-93, High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NEFlat 1, 91-93, High Street, Bedford, MK40 1NE
Schools Nearby
- Priory Primary School600 m away
- Castle Newnham School900 m away
- Livingstone Primary School1.0 km away
- Bedford Free School500 m away
- Castle Newnham School1.4 km away
- Goldington Academy1.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK40 1RZ is Bedford St Johns station, which is 800 metres away.
- Bedford St Johns|800 m away
- Bedford|900 m away
- Kempston Hardwick|5.5 km away
- Stewartby|8.4 km away
