Howard Avenue - MK40 4ED
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 4ED is a residential postcode situated on Howard Avenue, Bedford, MK40 with 7 addresses.
It ranks as the 158th largest and 364th most expensive of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 7 properties: 7 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £245,952
- 10 Year change
- up 28.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,174pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 56.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £283/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 4ED is a residential postcode situated on Howard Avenue, Bedford, MK40 with 7 addresses.
It ranks as the 158th largest and 364th most expensive of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area. The most common property type is a period house built between 1800 and 1911.
The postcode contains a total of 7 properties: 7 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £245,952
- 10 Year change
- up 28.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,174pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 56.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £283/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.7%/year/yr
Explore Properties in MK40 4ED
- 15 Howard Avenue
3 Bed Period House
- 17 Howard Avenue
3 Bed Period House
- 19 Howard Avenue
3 Bed Period House
- 21 Howard Avenue
3 Bed Period House
- 23 Howard Avenue
3 Bed Period House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK40 4ED sold for £232,000 on 23rd October 2024. Since then prices are up an average of 2.7%.
The current average value in the postcode is £245,952.
The MK40 4ED Sales Market has increased by 28.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0.4% | £245,952 |
| June 2025 | 2.4% | £244,924 |
| June 2024 | 0.5% | £239,254 |
| June 2023 | -1.2% | £238,061 |
| June 2022 | 12.2% | £240,847 |
| June 2021 | 5.4% | £214,734 |
| June 2020 | 0.9% | £203,796 |
| June 2019 | -3.2% | £202,068 |
| June 2018 | 1.7% | £208,790 |
| June 2017 | 7.1% | £205,207 |
| June 2016 | 14.6% | £191,545 |
| June 2015 | 7.5% | £167,147 |
| June 2014 | 10.1% | £155,502 |
| June 2013 | 2.4% | £141,176 |
| June 2012 | 0.9% | £137,860 |
| June 2011 | 0.1% | £136,592 |
| June 2010 | 4.3% | £136,425 |
| June 2009 | -14.4% | £130,796 |
| June 2008 | -1.2% | £152,715 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £154,530 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,174.
The MK40 4ED Rental Market has increased by 56.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.6% | £1,174pcm |
| June 2025 | 5.3% | £1,133pcm |
| June 2024 | 7% | £1,076pcm |
| June 2023 | 7.8% | £1,005pcm |
| June 2022 | 9.6% | £933pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.7% | £851pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.1% | £783pcm |
| June 2019 | -0.3% | £774pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.5% | £777pcm |
| June 2017 | 4.9% | £789pcm |
| June 2016 | 10.9% | £752pcm |
| June 2015 | 8.2% | £678pcm |
| June 2014 | 5.1% | £627pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.4% | £597pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.6% | £583pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.6% | £568pcm |
| June 2010 | -0.3% | £565pcm |
| June 2009 | -6.1% | £566pcm |
| June 2008 | 1.9% | £603pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £591pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 23rd October 2024 for £232,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 2.7%.
MK40 4ED has had 3 sales since 1995, with 2 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Oct 2024£232,000 | 3 Bed House17, Howard Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4ED17, Howard Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4ED
- Sold Nov 2023£203,000 | 3 Bed House15, Howard Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4ED15, Howard Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4ED
- Sold Oct 2016£184,000 | 3 Bed House23, Howard Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4ED23, Howard Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4ED
Nearby Postcodes
MK40 4ED is the 158th largest and the 364th most expensive postcode out of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
- MK40 4EB, Howard Avenue, Bedford, MK40MK40 4EB32 Addresses|28 m away
- MK40 4EE, Howard Avenue, Bedford, MK40MK40 4EE6 Addresses|43 m away
- MK40 4FP, Howard Place, Bedford, MK40MK40 4FP2 Addresses|53 m away
- MK40 4EA, Howard Avenue, Bedford, MK40MK40 4EA8 Addresses|74 m away
- MK40 4LN, Iddesleigh Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 4LN21 Addresses|77 m away
Property Types
- 6 period houses built between 1800 and 1911
- 1 house of an unknown age
- period house (6)
- house (1)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 6 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (4)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jun 2023£260,000 | 3 Bed House4, Howard Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4EB4, Howard Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4EB
- Sold Jul 2025£240,000 | 3 Bed House36, Howard Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4EB36, Howard Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4EB
- Sold Oct 2024£232,000 | 3 Bed House17, Howard Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4ED17, Howard Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4ED
Schools Nearby
- Queen's Park Academy400 m away
- Westfield Primary School600 m away
- Priory Primary School700 m away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College900 m away
- Bedford Free School1.2 km away
- Daubeney Academy2.3 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK40 4ED is Bedford station, which is 300 metres away.
- Bedford|300 m away
- Bedford St Johns|1.3 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|4.9 km away
- Stewartby|7.7 km away
