Tavistock Street - MK40 2SB
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 2SB is a residential postcode situated on Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 with 32 addresses.
It ranks as the 643rd largest and 18th most expensive of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 32 properties: 3 houses and 29 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £133,297
- 10 Year change
- up 17.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £779pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 42.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £271/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.0%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 2SB is a residential postcode situated on Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 with 32 addresses.
It ranks as the 643rd largest and 18th most expensive of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 32 properties: 3 houses and 29 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £133,297
- 10 Year change
- up 17.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £779pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 42.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £271/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.0%/year/yr
Explore Properties in MK40 2SB
- Walnut House
Building  |  3 Flats
- 117 Tavistock Street
Modern Building | 5 Units
- 119 Tavistock Street
Building  |  2 Flats
- 121 Tavistock Street
Modern Building | 5 Units
- 123 Tavistock Street
Building  |  4 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK40 2SB sold for £115,000 on 4th September 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 0.5%.
The current average value in the postcode is £133,297.
The MK40 2SB Sales Market has increased by 17.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.6% | £133,297 |
| June 2025 | 1.7% | £132,503 |
| June 2024 | 0.4% | £130,321 |
| June 2023 | -1.7% | £129,803 |
| June 2022 | 8.8% | £132,019 |
| June 2021 | 3.2% | £121,325 |
| June 2020 | 0.6% | £117,511 |
| June 2019 | -2.8% | £116,829 |
| June 2018 | 0.8% | £120,225 |
| June 2017 | 5.4% | £119,319 |
| June 2016 | 12.8% | £113,233 |
| June 2015 | 6.7% | £100,364 |
| June 2014 | 8.8% | £94,074 |
| June 2013 | 1.4% | £86,447 |
| June 2012 | -0.8% | £85,227 |
| June 2011 | 0% | £85,897 |
| June 2010 | 3.4% | £85,856 |
| June 2009 | -14.6% | £82,999 |
| June 2008 | -0.5% | £97,227 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £97,757 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £779.
The MK40 2SB Rental Market has increased by 42.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.8% | £779pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.5% | £750pcm |
| June 2024 | 7% | £718pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.1% | £671pcm |
| June 2022 | 6.4% | £627pcm |
| June 2021 | 6.5% | £589pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.8% | £554pcm |
| June 2019 | 0% | £549pcm |
| June 2018 | -2.6% | £549pcm |
| June 2017 | 3% | £564pcm |
| June 2016 | 9.3% | £547pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.1% | £501pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.9% | £468pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.5% | £450pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.8% | £444pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.7% | £440pcm |
| June 2010 | -1.2% | £437pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.6% | £442pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.7% | £474pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £461pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 4th September 2025 for £115,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 0.5%.
MK40 2SB has had 3 sales since 1995, with 2 in the last three years and 1 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Sep 2025£115,000 | 1 Bed FlatFlat 3, 125, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2SBFlat 3, 125, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2SB
- Sold Mar 2024£105,000 | 1 Bed FlatFlat 3, 117, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2SBFlat 3, 117, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2SB
- Sold Sep 2022£159,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat B, 121, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2SBFlat B, 121, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2SB
Nearby Postcodes
MK40 2SB is the 643rd largest and the 18th most expensive postcode out of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
- MK40 2RX, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40MK40 2RX12 Addresses|40 m away
- MK40 2SA, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40MK40 2SA10 Addresses|47 m away
- MK40 2RQ, Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40MK40 2RQ6 Addresses|62 m away
- MK40 2SE, Union Street, Bedford, MK40MK40 2SE4 Addresses|83 m away
- MK40 2RU, The Crescent, Bedford, MK40MK40 2RU19 Addresses|88 m away
Property Types
- 3 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 14 period flats built between 1800 and 1911
- 15 modern flats built after 1980
- period house (3)
- period flat (14)
- modern flat (15)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 29 properties.
- The most common rating is B.
- A (0)
- E (4)
- B (10)
- F (0)
- C (9)
- G (0)
- D (6)
- No EPC (3)
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 School700 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 2SB 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
