Tavistock Street - MK40 2RX
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 2RX is a residential postcode situated on Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 with 12 addresses.
It ranks as the 294th largest and 101st 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 12 properties: 3 houses, 8 flats and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £229,948
- 10 Year change
- up 19.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,135pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 44.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £232/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 2RX is a residential postcode situated on Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 with 12 addresses.
It ranks as the 294th largest and 101st 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 12 properties: 3 houses, 8 flats and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £229,948
- 10 Year change
- up 19.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,135pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 44.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £232/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.9%/year/yr
Explore Properties in MK40 2RX
- 84A Tavistock Street
2 Bed Period Flat
- 92-94 Tavistock Street
Period Building | 7 Units
- 96A Tavistock Street
House
- 98A Tavistock Street
5 Bed Period House
- 100 Tavistock Street
4 Bed Period House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK40 2RX sold for £375,000 on 1st February 2024. Since then prices are up an average of 57.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £229,948.
The MK40 2RX Sales Market has increased by 19.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.9% | £229,948 |
| June 2025 | 1.6% | £227,865 |
| June 2024 | 0.3% | £224,183 |
| June 2023 | -1.3% | £223,489 |
| June 2022 | 9.1% | £226,420 |
| June 2021 | 3.7% | £207,574 |
| June 2020 | 0.4% | £200,080 |
| June 2019 | -2.8% | £199,265 |
| June 2018 | 1% | £205,042 |
| June 2017 | 5.4% | £203,010 |
| June 2016 | 12.7% | £192,665 |
| June 2015 | 6.5% | £170,896 |
| June 2014 | 8.9% | £160,453 |
| June 2013 | 1.7% | £147,351 |
| June 2012 | -0.6% | £144,906 |
| June 2011 | 0.1% | £145,828 |
| June 2010 | 3.8% | £145,622 |
| June 2009 | -14% | £140,270 |
| June 2008 | -0.2% | £163,029 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £163,400 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,135.
The MK40 2RX Rental Market has increased by 44.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 4.2% | £1,135pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.4% | £1,090pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.9% | £1,043pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.5% | £976pcm |
| June 2022 | 6.6% | £908pcm |
| June 2021 | 7% | £852pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.6% | £796pcm |
| June 2019 | 0% | £791pcm |
| June 2018 | -2.3% | £791pcm |
| June 2017 | 3% | £810pcm |
| June 2016 | 9.2% | £786pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.9% | £720pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.9% | £674pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.8% | £648pcm |
| June 2012 | 1% | £637pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.8% | £631pcm |
| June 2010 | -0.8% | £626pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.9% | £631pcm |
| June 2008 | 3% | £671pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £651pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 1st February 2024 for £375,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 57.0%.
MK40 2RX has had 3 sales since 1995, with 1 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Feb 2024£375,000 | 5 Bed House98A, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2RX98A, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2RX
- Sold May 2011£230,000 | 5 Bed House98A, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2RX98A, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2RX
- Sold Jun 2005£190,000 | 5 Bed House96A, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2RX96A, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2RX
Nearby Postcodes
MK40 2RX is the 294th largest and the 101st most expensive postcode out of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
- MK40 2SB, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40MK40 2SB32 Addresses|40 m away
- MK40 2RU, The Crescent, Bedford, MK40MK40 2RU19 Addresses|48 m away
- MK40 2RQ, Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40MK40 2RQ6 Addresses|59 m away
- MK40 2SA, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40MK40 2SA10 Addresses|64 m away
- MK40 2RY, Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40MK40 2RY12 Addresses|66 m away
Property Types
- 3 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 8 period flats built between 1800 and 1911
- 1 other address of unknown type
- period house (3)
- period flat (8)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 11 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (4)
- G (0)
- D (6)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Aug 2022£2,800,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 1, Walnut House 139-145, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2SBFlat 1, Walnut House 139-145, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2SB
- Sold Oct 2021£550,000 | 1 Bed FlatFlat 1, 117, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2SBFlat 1, 117, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2SB
- Sold Dec 2024£384,000 | 3 Bed House23, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2RB23, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2RB
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 School1.5 km away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College1.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK40 2RX is Bedford station, which is 700 metres away.
- Bedford|700 m away
- Bedford St Johns|1.4 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|5.9 km away
- Stewartby|8.7 km away
