Lansdowne Road - MK40 2BU
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 2BU is a residential postcode situated on Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 with 83 addresses.
It ranks as the 827th largest and 120th 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 83 properties: 10 houses and 73 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £215,993
- 10 Year change
- up 17.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,040pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 42.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £308/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.8%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 2BU is a residential postcode situated on Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 with 83 addresses.
It ranks as the 827th largest and 120th 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 83 properties: 10 houses and 73 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £215,993
- 10 Year change
- up 17.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,040pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 42.8%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £308/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.8%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin MK40 2BU
- Wilmshurst House
Modern Building | 6 Units
- 2 Lansdowne Road
4 Bed Period House
- 6 Lansdowne Road
Modern Building | 7 Units
- 8 Lansdowne Road
Period Building | 8 Units
- 10 Lansdowne Road
5 Bed Period House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK40 2BU sold for £122,000 on 11th April 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 0.7%.
The current average value in the postcode is £215,993.
The MK40 2BU Sales Market has increased by 17.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.6% | £215,993 |
| June 2025 | 1.1% | £214,711 |
| June 2024 | 0.3% | £212,288 |
| June 2023 | -1.2% | £211,573 |
| June 2022 | 8.7% | £214,234 |
| June 2021 | 3.6% | £197,070 |
| June 2020 | 0.5% | £190,205 |
| June 2019 | -2.9% | £189,244 |
| June 2018 | 1% | £194,986 |
| June 2017 | 5% | £193,130 |
| June 2016 | 12.7% | £183,850 |
| June 2015 | 6% | £163,104 |
| June 2014 | 8.5% | £153,813 |
| June 2013 | 1.8% | £141,802 |
| June 2012 | -0.5% | £139,317 |
| June 2011 | 0.6% | £140,086 |
| June 2010 | 4.3% | £139,229 |
| June 2009 | -14.3% | £133,430 |
| June 2008 | -0.4% | £155,663 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £156,350 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,040.
The MK40 2BU Rental Market has increased by 42.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.8% | £1,040pcm |
| June 2025 | 4% | £1,001pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.8% | £963pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.7% | £901pcm |
| June 2022 | 6.2% | £837pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.9% | £788pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.7% | £737pcm |
| June 2019 | 0% | £731pcm |
| June 2018 | -2.3% | £731pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.8% | £749pcm |
| June 2016 | 9.1% | £728pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.7% | £667pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.5% | £626pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.8% | £604pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.1% | £594pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.1% | £588pcm |
| June 2010 | -0.3% | £581pcm |
| June 2009 | -6% | £583pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.7% | £620pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £604pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 11th April 2025 for £122,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 0.7%. The postcode has had a total of 80 sales since 1995.
MK40 2BU has seen 7 sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Apr 2025£122,000 | 1 Bed FlatFlat 5, 36, Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BUFlat 5, 36, Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BU
- Sold Nov 2024£235,000 | 2 Bed Flat6A, Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BU6A, Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BU
- Sold Nov 2024£366,000 | 4 Bed House2, Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BU2, Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BU
- Sold Jun 2024£215,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat A, Wilmshurst House 4, Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BUFlat A, Wilmshurst House 4, Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BU
- Sold May 2024£228,500 | 2 Bed Flat6C, Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BU6C, Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BU
Nearby Postcodes
MK40 2BU is the 827th largest and the 120th most expensive postcode out of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
- MK40 2BN, Dynevor Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 2BN3 Addresses|33 m away
- MK40 2BY, Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 2BY38 Addresses|55 m away
- MK40 2DB, Dynevor Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 2DB9 Addresses|79 m away
- MK40 2HD, Bromham Road, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40MK40 2HD52 Addresses|93 m away
- MK40 2FN, De Montfort Place, Bedford, MK40MK40 2FN40 Addresses|94 m away
Property Types
- 5 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 62 period flats built between 1800 and 1911
- 13 modern flats built after 1980
- 3 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (5)
- period flat (62)
- modern flat (13)
- Unknown (3)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 70 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (15)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (29)
- G (1)
- D (24)
- No EPC (13)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Apr 2026£1,000,000 | 6 Bed House17, Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BY17, Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BY
- Sold Sep 2024£990,000 | 6 Bed House13, Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BY13, Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BY
- Sold Mar 2011£980,000 | 6 Bed House37, Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BY37, Lansdowne Road, Bedford, MK40 2BY
Schools Nearby
- Livingstone Primary School300 m away
- Priory Primary School300 m away
- Edith Cavell Primary School800 m away
- Bedford Free School1.1 km away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College1.4 km away
- Castle Newnham School1.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK40 2BU is Bedford station, which is 500 metres away.
- Bedford|500 m away
- Bedford St Johns|1.4 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|5.7 km away
- Stewartby|8.5 km away
