Harpur Street - MK40 2SR
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 2SR is a residential postcode situated on Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 with 40 addresses.
It ranks as the 705th largest and 90th 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 40 properties: 39 flats and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £133,478
- 10 Year change
- up 13.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £762pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 38.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £342/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 2SR is a residential postcode situated on Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 with 40 addresses.
It ranks as the 705th largest and 90th 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 40 properties: 39 flats and 1 other property.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £133,478
- 10 Year change
- up 13.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £762pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 38.7%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £342/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 6.9%/year/yr
Explore Properties in MK40 2SR
- Eagle Court
Modern Building | 17 Units
- 49 Harpur Street
Building | 2 Flats
- 51 Harpur Street
Building | 2 Flats
- 53 Harpur Street
Building | 2 Flats
- 55 Harpur Street
Flat
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK40 2SR sold for £84,000 on 17th December 2024. Since then prices are up an average of 1.6%.
The current average value in the postcode is £133,478.
The MK40 2SR Sales Market has increased by 13.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 0.4% | £133,478 |
| July 2025 | 1.9% | £132,972 |
| July 2024 | 0.3% | £130,441 |
| July 2023 | -2.2% | £130,092 |
| July 2022 | 8.4% | £133,031 |
| July 2021 | 3% | £122,678 |
| July 2020 | -0.2% | £119,150 |
| July 2019 | -2.7% | £119,378 |
| July 2018 | -0.1% | £122,747 |
| July 2017 | 4.5% | £122,857 |
| July 2016 | 13.2% | £117,532 |
| July 2015 | 6.3% | £103,870 |
| July 2014 | 8.9% | £97,759 |
| July 2013 | 1.5% | £89,787 |
| July 2012 | -1.3% | £88,432 |
| July 2011 | -0.8% | £89,599 |
| July 2010 | 2.1% | £90,321 |
| July 2009 | -12.8% | £88,499 |
| July 2008 | -2.9% | £101,535 |
| July 2007 | 0% | £104,517 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £762.
The MK40 2SR Rental Market has increased by 38.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 3.4% | £762pcm |
| July 2025 | 4.5% | £736pcm |
| July 2024 | 7% | £705pcm |
| July 2023 | 6.5% | £658pcm |
| July 2022 | 6.4% | £618pcm |
| July 2021 | 6.2% | £581pcm |
| July 2020 | 0.4% | £547pcm |
| July 2019 | 0% | £545pcm |
| July 2018 | -3% | £545pcm |
| July 2017 | 2.3% | £562pcm |
| July 2016 | 8.1% | £549pcm |
| July 2015 | 7.4% | £508pcm |
| July 2014 | 4.1% | £473pcm |
| July 2013 | 1.3% | £454pcm |
| July 2012 | -0.1% | £449pcm |
| July 2011 | 0.4% | £449pcm |
| July 2010 | -1.8% | £447pcm |
| July 2009 | -6.3% | £455pcm |
| July 2008 | 1.8% | £486pcm |
| July 2007 | 0% | £477pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 17th December 2024 for £84,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 1.6%.
MK40 2SR has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Dec 2024£84,000 | 1 Bed Flat69C, Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 2SR69C, Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 2SR
- Sold Feb 2024£132,000 | 1 Bed Flat51, Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 2SR51, Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 2SR
- Sold Sep 2023£169,000 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 19, Eagle Court 47, Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 2SRFlat 19, Eagle Court 47, Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 2SR
Nearby Postcodes
MK40 2SR is the 705th largest and the 90th most expensive postcode out of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
- MK40 2FZ, Balsall Street East, Bedford, MK40MK40 2FZ4 Addresses|51 m away
- MK40 1BS, Dame Alice Street, Bedford, MK40MK40 1BS22 Addresses|52 m away
- MK40 2FT, Cross Street, Bedford, MK40MK40 2FT2 Addresses|56 m away
- MK40 2SZ, Balsall Street East, Bedford, MK40MK40 2SZ4 Addresses|64 m away
- MK40 2TE, The Broadway, Bedford, MK40MK40 2TE7 Addresses|75 m away
Property Types
- 11 period flats built between 1800 and 1911
- 28 modern flats built after 1980
- 1 other address of unknown type
- period flat (11)
- modern flat (28)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 36 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (2)
- B (2)
- F (0)
- C (11)
- G (0)
- D (21)
- No EPC (4)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Nov 2024£1,050,000 | 3 Bed House20, Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LB20, Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 1LB
- Sold Mar 2019£535,000 | 1 Bed Flat18 Harpur Apartments, Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 2SY18 Harpur Apartments, Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 2SY
- Sold Mar 2016£500,100 | 2 Bed FlatFlat 2, 48-50, Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 2QTFlat 2, 48-50, Harpur Street, Bedford, MK40 2QT
Schools Nearby
- Priory Primary School500 m away
- Livingstone Primary School700 m away
- Castle Newnham School1.0 km away
- Bedford Free School700 m away
- Castle Newnham School1.4 km away
- Goldington Academy1.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK40 2SR is Bedford station, which is 800 metres away.
- Bedford|800 m away
- Bedford St Johns|1.1 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|5.7 km away
- Stewartby|8.5 km away
