Tavistock Place - MK40 2RQ
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 2RQ is a residential postcode situated on Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40 with 6 addresses.
It ranks as the 125th largest and 38th 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 6 properties: 6 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £132,510
- 10 Year change
- up 14.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £849pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 39.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £251/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 2RQ is a residential postcode situated on Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40 with 6 addresses.
It ranks as the 125th largest and 38th 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 6 properties: 6 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £132,510
- 10 Year change
- up 14.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £849pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 39.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £251/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.7%/year/yr
Explore Properties in MK40 2RQ
- 16 Tavistock Place
Building | 2 Flats
- 17 Tavistock Place
Building | 2 Flats
- 18 Tavistock Place
Building | 2 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK40 2RQ sold for £97,000 on 24th April 2015. Since then prices are up an average of 29.5%.
The current average value in the postcode is £132,510.
The MK40 2RQ Sales Market has increased by 14.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.4% | £132,510 |
| June 2025 | 2.1% | £130,661 |
| June 2024 | 0.3% | £127,995 |
| June 2023 | -2.1% | £127,629 |
| June 2022 | 7.9% | £130,390 |
| June 2021 | 2.7% | £120,795 |
| June 2020 | 0.1% | £117,619 |
| June 2019 | -3% | £117,459 |
| June 2018 | -0.1% | £121,047 |
| June 2017 | 5.1% | £121,172 |
| June 2016 | 12.3% | £115,304 |
| June 2015 | 6.9% | £102,641 |
| June 2014 | 9.1% | £95,999 |
| June 2013 | 1% | £88,020 |
| June 2012 | -1.5% | £87,168 |
| June 2011 | -0.3% | £88,465 |
| June 2010 | 2% | £88,771 |
| June 2009 | -14.4% | £87,064 |
| June 2008 | 0% | £101,710 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £101,669 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £849.
The MK40 2RQ Rental Market has increased by 39.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.7% | £849pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.9% | £811pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.9% | £773pcm |
| June 2023 | 6.6% | £724pcm |
| June 2022 | 5.5% | £679pcm |
| June 2021 | 5.9% | £643pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.3% | £607pcm |
| June 2019 | -0.2% | £605pcm |
| June 2018 | -3.4% | £606pcm |
| June 2017 | 2.7% | £628pcm |
| June 2016 | 8.8% | £611pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.3% | £561pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.1% | £523pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.1% | £503pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.1% | £497pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.3% | £497pcm |
| June 2010 | -2.6% | £495pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.4% | £509pcm |
| June 2008 | 3.3% | £543pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £526pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 24th April 2015 for £97,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 29.5%.
MK40 2RQ has had 3 sales since 1995, none of them in the last three years.
- Sold Apr 2015£97,000 | 2 Bed Flat16A, Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40 2RQ16A, Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40 2RQ
- Sold Mar 2004£89,500 | 2 Bed Flat16A, Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40 2RQ16A, Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40 2RQ
- Sold Jul 2002£66,000 | 2 Bed Flat16A, Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40 2RQ16A, Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40 2RQ
Nearby Postcodes
MK40 2RQ is the 125th largest and the 38th most expensive postcode out of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
- MK40 2SA, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40MK40 2SA10 Addresses|30 m away
- MK40 2SE, Union Street, Bedford, MK40MK40 2SE4 Addresses|35 m away
- MK40 2RY, Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40MK40 2RY12 Addresses|48 m away
- MK40 2RX, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40MK40 2RX12 Addresses|59 m away
- MK40 2SB, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40MK40 2SB32 Addresses|62 m away
Property Types
- 6 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- mid-century flat (6)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 6 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (6)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (0)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jun 2024£285,000 | 3 Bed Flat36A, Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40 2RZ36A, Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40 2RZ
- Sold Sep 2018£265,000 | 3 Bed Flat36A, Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40 2RZ36A, Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40 2RZ
- Sold Mar 2016£256,000 | 3 Bed Flat36A, Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40 2RZ36A, Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40 2RZ
Schools Nearby
- Livingstone Primary School300 m away
- Priory Primary School400 m away
- Edith Cavell Primary School800 m away
- Bedford Free School1.1 km away
- Castle Newnham School1.6 km away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College1.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK40 2RQ is Bedford station, which is 700 metres away.
- Bedford|700 m away
- Bedford St Johns|1.4 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|5.8 km away
- Stewartby|8.6 km away