Seaton Drive - MK40 3BQ
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 3BQ is a residential postcode situated on Seaton Drive, Bedford, MK40 with 14 addresses.
It ranks as the 341st largest and 383rd 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 14 properties: 8 houses, 4 flats and 2 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £249,224
- 10 Year change
- up 30.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,225pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 47.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £296/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 3BQ is a residential postcode situated on Seaton Drive, Bedford, MK40 with 14 addresses.
It ranks as the 341st largest and 383rd 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 14 properties: 8 houses, 4 flats and 2 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £249,224
- 10 Year change
- up 30.1%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,225pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 47.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £296/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.9%/year/yr
Explore Properties in MK40 3BQ
- 1 Seaton Drive
House
- 3 Seaton Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 5 Seaton Drive
House
- 7 Seaton Drive
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 9 Seaton Drive
4 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK40 3BQ sold for £240,000 on 30th September 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 0.8%.
The current average value in the postcode is £249,224.
The MK40 3BQ Sales Market has increased by 30.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.1% | £249,224 |
| June 2025 | 2.7% | £249,449 |
| June 2024 | -0.7% | £242,824 |
| June 2023 | 0.7% | £244,480 |
| June 2022 | 9.6% | £242,830 |
| June 2021 | 5.7% | £221,479 |
| June 2020 | 0.4% | £209,566 |
| June 2019 | -0.5% | £208,726 |
| June 2018 | 2.4% | £209,794 |
| June 2017 | 7% | £204,808 |
| June 2016 | 11% | £191,495 |
| June 2015 | 9.7% | £172,453 |
| June 2014 | 9.7% | £157,138 |
| June 2013 | 1% | £143,215 |
| June 2012 | -0.5% | £141,741 |
| June 2011 | -1% | £142,423 |
| June 2010 | 6.9% | £143,876 |
| June 2009 | -11.1% | £134,553 |
| June 2008 | -1.8% | £151,370 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £154,204 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,225.
The MK40 3BQ Rental Market has increased by 47.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.2% | £1,225pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.4% | £1,187pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.9% | £1,137pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.1% | £1,064pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.5% | £984pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.5% | £915pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.9% | £851pcm |
| June 2019 | 0% | £844pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.9% | £844pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.4% | £860pcm |
| June 2016 | 9.6% | £832pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.1% | £759pcm |
| June 2014 | 4% | £708pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.4% | £681pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.7% | £665pcm |
| June 2011 | 1% | £654pcm |
| June 2010 | 0.6% | £647pcm |
| June 2009 | -6% | £643pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.5% | £684pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £667pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 30th September 2025 for £240,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 0.8%.
MK40 3BQ has had 3 sales since 1995, with 2 in the last three years and 1 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Sep 2025£240,000 | 3 Bed House17, Seaton Drive, Bedford, MK40 3BQ17, Seaton Drive, Bedford, MK40 3BQ
- Sold Mar 2025£238,500 | 3 Bed House19, Seaton Drive, Bedford, MK40 3BQ19, Seaton Drive, Bedford, MK40 3BQ
- Sold Jul 2019£220,000 | 3 Bed House11, Seaton Drive, Bedford, MK40 3BQ11, Seaton Drive, Bedford, MK40 3BQ
Nearby Postcodes
MK40 3BQ is the 341st largest and the 383rd most expensive postcode out of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
- MK40 3BG, Seaton Drive, Bedford, MK40MK40 3BG16 Addresses|34 m away
- MK40 3BD, Hartland Avenue, Bedford, MK40MK40 3BD9 Addresses|57 m away
- MK40 3DW, Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40MK40 3DW23 Addresses|73 m away
- MK40 3BS, Sidmouth Close, Bedford, MK40MK40 3BS10 Addresses|96 m away
- MK40 3BE, Hartland Avenue, Bedford, MK40MK40 3BE16 Addresses|98 m away
Property Types
- 8 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 4 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (8)
- mid-century flat (4)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 9 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (2)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (6)
- No EPC (5)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Aug 2025£407,500 | 4 Bed House16, Seaton Drive, Bedford, MK40 3BG16, Seaton Drive, Bedford, MK40 3BG
- Sold Sep 2023£350,000 | 3 Bed House22, Seaton Drive, Bedford, MK40 3BG22, Seaton Drive, Bedford, MK40 3BG
- Sold Jul 2024£320,000 | 3 Bed House6, Seaton Drive, Bedford, MK40 3BG6, Seaton Drive, Bedford, MK40 3BG
Schools Nearby
- St John Rigby Catholic Primary School300 m away
- Castle Newnham School400 m away
- Hazeldene School900 m away
- Goldington Academy400 m away
- Castle Newnham School500 m away
- Bedford Free School1.7 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK40 3BQ is Bedford St Johns station, which is 1.9 kilometres away.
- Bedford St Johns|1.9 km away
- Bedford|2.2 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|6.7 km away
- Stewartby|9.5 km away
