Park Avenue - MK40 2LB
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 2LB is a residential postcode situated on Park Avenue, Bedford, MK40 with 9 addresses.
It ranks as the 209th largest of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
The postcode contains a total of 9 properties: 3 houses and 6 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £623,026
- 10 Year change
- up 20.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,156pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 42.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £360/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.2%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 2LB is a residential postcode situated on Park Avenue, Bedford, MK40 with 9 addresses.
It ranks as the 209th largest of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
The postcode contains a total of 9 properties: 3 houses and 6 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £623,026
- 10 Year change
- up 20.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £2,156pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 42.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £360/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.2%/year/yr
Explore Properties in MK40 2LB
- 14B Park Avenue
House
- 14 Park Avenue
5 Bed Period House
- 15 Park Avenue
House
- 17 Park Avenue
House
- 18 Park Avenue
Building | 3 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK40 2LB sold for £650,000 on 2nd June 2023. Since then prices are up an average of 0.3%.
The current average value in the postcode is £623,026.
The MK40 2LB Sales Market has increased by 20.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.5% | £623,026 |
| June 2025 | 1% | £625,930 |
| June 2024 | -0.2% | £619,528 |
| June 2023 | -0.1% | £620,504 |
| June 2022 | 8.4% | £621,379 |
| June 2021 | 4.4% | £572,971 |
| June 2020 | 0.7% | £548,571 |
| June 2019 | -2% | £544,929 |
| June 2018 | 1.5% | £555,940 |
| June 2017 | 5.7% | £547,647 |
| June 2016 | 11.7% | £518,291 |
| June 2015 | 7.2% | £463,897 |
| June 2014 | 8.2% | £432,666 |
| June 2013 | 1.5% | £399,775 |
| June 2012 | -0.4% | £393,867 |
| June 2011 | 0.7% | £395,369 |
| June 2010 | 6.8% | £392,682 |
| June 2009 | -12.9% | £367,844 |
| June 2008 | -1.5% | £422,188 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £428,817 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £2,156.
The MK40 2LB Rental Market has increased by 42.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.8% | £2,156pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.4% | £2,097pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.8% | £2,028pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.3% | £1,899pcm |
| June 2022 | 6.1% | £1,754pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.2% | £1,654pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.9% | £1,542pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.1% | £1,528pcm |
| June 2018 | -2.2% | £1,526pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.8% | £1,561pcm |
| June 2016 | 8.9% | £1,518pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.5% | £1,393pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.2% | £1,309pcm |
| June 2013 | 2% | £1,269pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.4% | £1,244pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.9% | £1,227pcm |
| June 2010 | 1.5% | £1,204pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.8% | £1,186pcm |
| June 2008 | 2% | £1,260pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,235pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 2nd June 2023 for £650,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 0.3%.
MK40 2LB has had 3 sales since 1995, with 1 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jun 2023£650,000 | 5 Bed House19, Park Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2LB19, Park Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2LB
- Sold Jul 2020£840,000 | 5 Bed House18, Park Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2LB18, Park Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2LB
- Sold Oct 2018£590,000 | 5 Bed House18, Park Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2LB18, Park Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2LB
Nearby Postcodes
MK40 2LB is the 209th largest and the 798th most expensive postcode out of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
- MK40 2LA, Pemberley Avenue, Bedford, MK40MK40 2LA4 Addresses|44 m away
- MK40 2LP, Park Avenue, Bedford, MK40MK40 2LP9 Addresses|114 m away
- MK40 2LE, Pemberley Avenue, Bedford, MK40MK40 2LE14 Addresses|137 m away
- MK40 2LW, St. Andrews Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 2LW14 Addresses|180 m away
- MK40 2LN, Hale Lodge, Bedford, MK40MK40 2LN12 Addresses|193 m away
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 5 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (2)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (4)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Apr 2022£1,050,000 | 6 Bed House41, Park Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2NF41, Park Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2NF
- Sold May 2024£1,050,000 | 6 Bed House30, Park Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2LR30, Park Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2LR
- Sold Sep 2015£992,000 | 6 Bed House26, Park Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2LR26, Park Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2LR
Schools Nearby
- Livingstone Primary School800 m away
- Edith Cavell Primary School900 m away
- Castle Newnham School1.0 km away
- Castle Newnham School800 m away
- Goldington Academy1.4 km away
- Bedford Free School1.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK40 2LB is Bedford station, which is 1.5 kilometres away.
- Bedford|1.5 km away
- Bedford St Johns|1.8 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|6.5 km away
- Stewartby|9.3 km away