Caves Lane - MK40 3DN
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 3DN is a residential postcode situated on Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 with 16 addresses.
It ranks as the 394th largest and 608th 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 16 properties: 12 houses and 4 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £381,345
- 10 Year change
- up 34.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,723pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 52.6%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £344/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.4%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 3DN is a residential postcode situated on Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 with 16 addresses.
It ranks as the 394th largest and 608th 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 16 properties: 12 houses and 4 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £381,345
- 10 Year change
- up 34.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,723pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 52.6%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £344/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.4%/year/yr
Explore Properties in MK40 3DN
- 50 Caves Lane
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 52 Caves Lane
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 54A Caves Lane
3 Bed Modern House
- 54 Caves Lane
3 Bed Modern House
- 56 Caves Lane
3 Bed Modern House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK40 3DN sold for £380,000 on 14th April 2026. Since then prices are down an average of 0.1%.
The current average value in the postcode is £381,345.
The MK40 3DN Sales Market has increased by 34.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.3% | £381,345 |
| June 2025 | 2.8% | £382,375 |
| June 2024 | -0.7% | £371,839 |
| June 2023 | 1.2% | £374,321 |
| June 2022 | 10.7% | £369,944 |
| June 2021 | 6.6% | £334,082 |
| June 2020 | 0.5% | £313,301 |
| June 2019 | -0.4% | £311,808 |
| June 2018 | 3% | £313,208 |
| June 2017 | 7.4% | £303,952 |
| June 2016 | 11.4% | £282,892 |
| June 2015 | 9.8% | £253,989 |
| June 2014 | 10.1% | £231,318 |
| June 2013 | 1.6% | £210,192 |
| June 2012 | 0.3% | £206,887 |
| June 2011 | -0.9% | £206,351 |
| June 2010 | 7.9% | £208,279 |
| June 2009 | -10.4% | £192,990 |
| June 2008 | -1.7% | £215,345 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £219,088 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,723.
The MK40 3DN Rental Market has increased by 52.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3% | £1,723pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.5% | £1,673pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.9% | £1,601pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.6% | £1,497pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.6% | £1,378pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.5% | £1,269pcm |
| June 2020 | 1% | £1,170pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.1% | £1,159pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.3% | £1,158pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.9% | £1,174pcm |
| June 2016 | 10% | £1,130pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.1% | £1,027pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.3% | £959pcm |
| June 2013 | 3% | £919pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.5% | £893pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.1% | £871pcm |
| June 2010 | 1.6% | £861pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.2% | £848pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.6% | £894pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £872pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 14th April 2026 for £380,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 0.1%.
MK40 3DN has had 3 sales since 1995, with 2 in the last three years and 1 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Apr 2026£380,000 | 4 Bed House72, Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DN72, Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DN
- Sold May 2025£322,000 | 3 Bed House56, Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DN56, Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DN
- Sold Jul 2020£287,500 | 3 Bed House52, Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DN52, Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DN
Nearby Postcodes
MK40 3DN is the 394th largest and the 608th most expensive postcode out of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
- MK40 3AJ, Barnstaple Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 3AJ2 Addresses|82 m away
- MK40 3FB, Crediton Mews, Bedford, MK40MK40 3FB5 Addresses|82 m away
- MK40 3DS, Crediton Close, Bedford, MK40MK40 3DS6 Addresses|108 m away
- MK40 3BS, Sidmouth Close, Bedford, MK40MK40 3BS10 Addresses|116 m away
- MK40 3AP, Barnstaple Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 3AP17 Addresses|125 m away
Property Types
- 5 modern houses built after 1980
- 7 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 4 other addresses of unknown type
- modern house (5)
- mid-century house (7)
- Unknown (4)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 12 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (2)
- F (0)
- C (5)
- G (0)
- D (5)
- No EPC (4)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Feb 2021£550,000 | 5 Bed House22, Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DP22, Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DP
- Sold Jun 2019£522,500 | 4 Bed House55, Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DW55, Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DW
- Sold Aug 2023£520,000 | 5 Bed House29, Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DW29, Caves Lane, Bedford, MK40 3DW
Schools Nearby
- St John Rigby Catholic Primary School200 m away
- Castle Newnham School600 m away
- Hazeldene School700 m away
- Castle Newnham School200 m away
- Goldington Academy400 m away
- Bedford Free School1.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK40 3DN 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|6.9 km away
- Stewartby|9.7 km away
