Barnstaple Road - MK40 3AJ
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 3AJ is a residential postcode situated on Barnstaple Road, Bedford, MK40 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 28th largest and 683rd most expensive of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £482,536
- 10 Year change
- up 33.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,865pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £386/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.6%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 3AJ is a residential postcode situated on Barnstaple Road, Bedford, MK40 with 2 addresses.
It ranks as the 28th largest and 683rd most expensive of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 2 properties: 2 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £482,536
- 10 Year change
- up 33.5%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,865pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £386/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.6%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin MK40 3AJ
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK40 3AJ sold for £430,000 on 25th February 2021. Since then prices are up an average of 16.4%.
The current average value in the postcode is £482,536.
The MK40 3AJ Sales Market has increased by 33.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.5% | £482,536 |
| June 2025 | 2.5% | £485,016 |
| June 2024 | -0.7% | £473,199 |
| June 2023 | 1.5% | £476,563 |
| June 2022 | 10.3% | £469,492 |
| June 2021 | 6.6% | £425,708 |
| June 2020 | 0.4% | £399,505 |
| June 2019 | -0.3% | £397,738 |
| June 2018 | 3.1% | £399,021 |
| June 2017 | 7% | £386,918 |
| June 2016 | 11% | £361,479 |
| June 2015 | 9.4% | £325,663 |
| June 2014 | 9.7% | £297,673 |
| June 2013 | 1.8% | £271,421 |
| June 2012 | 0.3% | £266,580 |
| June 2011 | -0.7% | £265,857 |
| June 2010 | 8.7% | £267,799 |
| June 2009 | -10% | £246,406 |
| June 2008 | -1.4% | £273,867 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £277,830 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,865.
The MK40 3AJ Rental Market has increased by 51.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.8% | £1,865pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.1% | £1,814pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.9% | £1,742pcm |
| June 2023 | 9% | £1,630pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.1% | £1,496pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.4% | £1,383pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.9% | £1,276pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.2% | £1,264pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.3% | £1,261pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.5% | £1,277pcm |
| June 2016 | 9.6% | £1,234pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.7% | £1,126pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.9% | £1,055pcm |
| June 2013 | 3.2% | £1,015pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.5% | £984pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.3% | £960pcm |
| June 2010 | 2.3% | £947pcm |
| June 2009 | -4.8% | £926pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.9% | £973pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £945pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 25th February 2021 for £430,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 16.4%. The postcode has had a total of 3 sales since 1995.
MK40 3AJ has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Feb 2021£430,000 | 4 Bed House3, Barnstaple Road, Bedford, MK40 3AJ3, Barnstaple Road, Bedford, MK40 3AJ
- Sold Jul 2019£385,000 | 4 Bed House3, Barnstaple Road, Bedford, MK40 3AJ3, Barnstaple Road, Bedford, MK40 3AJ
- Sold Jul 2003£224,000 | 4 Bed House1, Barnstaple Road, Bedford, MK40 3AJ1, Barnstaple Road, Bedford, MK40 3AJ
Nearby Postcodes
MK40 3AJ is the 28th largest and the 683rd most expensive postcode out of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
- MK40 3BS, Sidmouth Close, Bedford, MK40MK40 3BS10 Addresses|51 m away
- MK40 3FB, Crediton Mews, Bedford, MK40MK40 3FB5 Addresses|77 m away
- MK40 3DN, Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40MK40 3DN16 Addresses|82 m away
- MK40 3DW, Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40MK40 3DW23 Addresses|92 m away
- MK40 3DS, Crediton Close, Bedford, MK40MK40 3DS6 Addresses|97 m away
Property Types
- 1 mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 other address of unknown type
- mid-century house (1)
- Unknown (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 1 property.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Dec 2017£521,000 | 4 Bed House20, Barnstaple Road, Bedford, MK40 3AP20, Barnstaple Road, Bedford, MK40 3AP
- Sold Sep 2022£520,000 | 4 Bed House31, Barnstaple Road, Bedford, MK40 3AS31, Barnstaple Road, Bedford, MK40 3AS
- Sold Sep 2022£490,500 | 4 Bed House29, Barnstaple Road, Bedford, MK40 3AR29, Barnstaple Road, Bedford, MK40 3AR
Schools Nearby
- St John Rigby Catholic Primary School200 m away
- Castle Newnham School500 m away
- Hazeldene School700 m away
- Castle Newnham School300 m away
- Goldington Academy400 m away
- Bedford Free School1.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK40 3AJ is Bedford St Johns station, which is 2.0 kilometres away.
- Bedford St Johns|2.0 km away
- Bedford|2.2 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|6.8 km away
- Stewartby|9.6 km away
