Castle Lane - MK40 3US
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 3US is a residential postcode situated on Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 with 13 addresses.
It ranks as the 318th largest and 344th most expensive of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area. The most common property type is a period flat built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 13 properties: 13 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £251,010
- 10 Year change
- up 11.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,123pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 33.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £172/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.4%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 3US is a residential postcode situated on Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 with 13 addresses.
It ranks as the 318th largest and 344th most expensive of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area. The most common property type is a period flat built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 13 properties: 13 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £251,010
- 10 Year change
- up 11.0%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,123pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 33.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £172/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.4%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin MK40 3US
- Castle Gate
Building | 4 Flats
- 10 Castle Lane
2 Bed Period Flat
- 16 Castle Lane
Unknown
- 18A Castle Lane
Unknown
- 20 Castle Lane
Unknown
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK40 3US sold for £100,000 on 30th August 2019. Since then prices are up an average of 22.4%.
The current average value in the postcode is £251,010.
The MK40 3US Sales Market has increased by 11.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.1% | £251,010 |
| June 2025 | 0.4% | £253,929 |
| June 2024 | 0.6% | £252,864 |
| June 2023 | -1.9% | £251,430 |
| June 2022 | 6.8% | £256,430 |
| June 2021 | 1.7% | £240,031 |
| June 2020 | 1.3% | £235,946 |
| June 2019 | -2.3% | £232,921 |
| June 2018 | 0.8% | £238,459 |
| June 2017 | 4.6% | £236,535 |
| June 2016 | 12.2% | £226,152 |
| June 2015 | 6.1% | £201,630 |
| June 2014 | 7.3% | £189,980 |
| June 2013 | 1% | £177,007 |
| June 2012 | -1.2% | £175,252 |
| June 2011 | 0.5% | £177,318 |
| June 2010 | 4.8% | £176,399 |
| June 2009 | -15.7% | £168,289 |
| June 2008 | -1.4% | £199,684 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £202,607 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,123.
The MK40 3US Rental Market has increased by 33.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.1% | £1,123pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.1% | £1,100pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.3% | £1,067pcm |
| June 2023 | 6.8% | £995pcm |
| June 2022 | 4.4% | £932pcm |
| June 2021 | 4.8% | £893pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.4% | £851pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.5% | £839pcm |
| June 2018 | -2.6% | £835pcm |
| June 2017 | 2% | £858pcm |
| June 2016 | 8.8% | £841pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.1% | £773pcm |
| June 2014 | 2.5% | £729pcm |
| June 2013 | 1.1% | £711pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.4% | £703pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.4% | £700pcm |
| June 2010 | 0.1% | £690pcm |
| June 2009 | -8.1% | £690pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.8% | £750pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £737pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 30th August 2019 for £100,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 22.4%. The postcode has had a total of 9 sales since 1995.
MK40 3US has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Aug 2019£100,000 | 3 Bed Flat16, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3US16, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3US
- Sold Aug 2019£120,000 | 3 Bed Flat20, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3US20, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3US
- Sold Aug 2019£100,000 | 3 Bed Flat18A, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3US18A, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3US
- Sold Mar 2015£245,000 | 3 Bed FlatFlat 8, Castle Gate 14, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3USFlat 8, Castle Gate 14, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3US
- Sold Mar 2011£235,000 | 3 Bed FlatFlat 10, Castle Gate 14, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3USFlat 10, Castle Gate 14, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3US
Nearby Postcodes
MK40 3US is the 318th largest and the 344th most expensive postcode out of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
- MK40 3UT, Castle Mews, Bedford, MK40MK40 3UT13 Addresses|26 m away
- MK40 3FA, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40MK40 3FA10 Addresses|30 m away
- MK40 1AN, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40MK40 1AN6 Addresses|33 m away
- MK40 1RY, High Street, Bedford, MK40MK40 1RY8 Addresses|52 m away
- MK40 3FE, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40MK40 3FE34 Addresses|61 m away
Property Types
- 1 period flat built between 1800 and 1911
- 12 other addresses of unknown type
- period flat (1)
- Unknown (12)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 5 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (4)
- No EPC (8)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Apr 2019£370,000 | 3 Bed FlatFlat 1, 37, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3NTFlat 1, 37, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3NT
- Sold Sep 2023£360,000 | 3 Bed House56-60, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3NU56-60, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3NU
- Sold Dec 2008£275,000 | 3 Bed FlatFlat 15, Castle Quay, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3FEFlat 15, Castle Quay, Castle Lane, Bedford, MK40 3FE
Schools Nearby
- Priory Primary School700 m away
- Castle Newnham School900 m away
- Livingstone Primary School1.1 km away
- Bedford Free School400 m away
- Castle Newnham School1.5 km away
- Goldington Academy1.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK40 3US is Bedford St Johns station, which is 700 metres away.
- Bedford St Johns|700 m away
- Bedford|1.0 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|5.5 km away
- Stewartby|8.3 km away
