Richbell Court - MK40 2JQ
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 2JQ is a residential postcode situated on Richbell Court, Bedford, MK40 with 58 addresses.
It ranks as the 792nd largest and 5th 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 58 properties: 58 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £91,639
- 10 Year change
- up 14.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £578pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 39.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £179/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.6%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 2JQ is a residential postcode situated on Richbell Court, Bedford, MK40 with 58 addresses.
It ranks as the 792nd largest and 5th 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 58 properties: 58 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £91,639
- 10 Year change
- up 14.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £578pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 39.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £179/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.6%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin MK40 2JQ
- 57 Richbell Court
1 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 58 Richbell Court
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 59 Richbell Court
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 60 Richbell Court
1 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 61 Richbell Court
1 Bed Mid-century Flat
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK40 2JQ sold for £57,000 on 4th April 2014. Since then prices are up an average of 40.2%.
The current average value in the postcode is £91,639.
The MK40 2JQ Sales Market has increased by 14.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.4% | £91,639 |
| June 2025 | 2.1% | £90,361 |
| June 2024 | 0.3% | £88,517 |
| June 2023 | -2.1% | £88,264 |
| June 2022 | 7.9% | £90,173 |
| June 2021 | 2.7% | £83,538 |
| June 2020 | 0.1% | £81,341 |
| June 2019 | -3% | £81,230 |
| June 2018 | -0.1% | £83,712 |
| June 2017 | 5.1% | £83,799 |
| June 2016 | 12.3% | £79,740 |
| June 2015 | 6.9% | £70,983 |
| June 2014 | 9.1% | £66,389 |
| June 2013 | 1% | £60,872 |
| June 2012 | -1.5% | £60,282 |
| June 2011 | -0.3% | £61,179 |
| June 2010 | 2% | £61,391 |
| June 2009 | -14.4% | £60,210 |
| June 2008 | 0% | £70,339 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £70,311 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £578.
The MK40 2JQ Rental Market has increased by 39.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.7% | £578pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.9% | £553pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.9% | £527pcm |
| June 2023 | 6.6% | £493pcm |
| June 2022 | 5.5% | £462pcm |
| June 2021 | 5.9% | £438pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.3% | £414pcm |
| June 2019 | -0.2% | £412pcm |
| June 2018 | -3.4% | £413pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.7% | £428pcm |
| June 2016 | 8.8% | £416pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.3% | £382pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.1% | £356pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.1% | £342pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.1% | £339pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.3% | £338pcm |
| June 2010 | -2.6% | £337pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.4% | £346pcm |
| June 2008 | 3.3% | £370pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £358pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 4th April 2014 for £57,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 40.2%. The postcode has had a total of 9 sales since 1995.
MK40 2JQ has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Apr 2014£57,000 | 1 Bed Flat68, Richbell Court, Bedford, MK40 2JQ68, Richbell Court, Bedford, MK40 2JQ
- Sold Jul 2011£50,000 | 1 Bed Flat112, Richbell Court, Bedford, MK40 2JQ112, Richbell Court, Bedford, MK40 2JQ
- Sold Jun 2008£50,000 | 1 Bed Flat112, Richbell Court, Bedford, MK40 2JQ112, Richbell Court, Bedford, MK40 2JQ
- Sold Mar 2007£71,500 | 2 Bed Flat102, Richbell Court, Bedford, MK40 2JQ102, Richbell Court, Bedford, MK40 2JQ
- Sold Mar 2006£50,000 | 1 Bed Flat68, Richbell Court, Bedford, MK40 2JQ68, Richbell Court, Bedford, MK40 2JQ
Nearby Postcodes
MK40 2JQ is the 792nd largest and the 5th most expensive postcode out of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
- MK40 2JG, Richbell Court, Bedford, MK40MK40 2JG56 Addresses|0 m away
- MK40 2UD, Queen Street, Bedford, MK40MK40 2UD32 Addresses|45 m away
- MK40 2JT, Queens Court, Bedford, MK40MK40 2JT43 Addresses|65 m away
- MK40 2JH, Boswell Court, Bedford, MK40MK40 2JH56 Addresses|73 m away
- MK40 2JJ, Boswell Court, Bedford, MK40MK40 2JJ58 Addresses|73 m away
Property Types
- 57 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 flat of an unknown age
- mid-century flat (57)
- flat (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 57 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (18)
- F (0)
- C (35)
- G (0)
- D (3)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jul 2016£85,000 | 2 Bed Flat19, Richbell Court, Bedford, MK40 2JG19, Richbell Court, Bedford, MK40 2JG
- Sold Mar 2020£85,000 | 1 Bed Flat42, Richbell Court, Bedford, MK40 2JG42, Richbell Court, Bedford, MK40 2JG
- Sold Apr 2015£80,000 | 2 Bed Flat19, Richbell Court, Bedford, MK40 2JG19, Richbell Court, Bedford, MK40 2JG
Schools Nearby
- Livingstone Primary School400 m away
- Priory Primary School500 m away
- Edith Cavell Primary School800 m away
- Bedford Free School1.1 km away
- Castle Newnham School1.4 km away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College1.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK40 2JQ is Bedford station, which is 800 metres away.
- Bedford|800 m away
- Bedford St Johns|1.4 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|6.0 km away
- Stewartby|8.8 km away
