Chestnut Avenue - MK40 4EZ
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 4EZ is a residential postcode situated on Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 with 13 addresses.
It ranks as the 321st largest and 563rd most expensive of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area. The most common property type is a early-century house built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 13 properties: 9 houses and 4 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £360,424
- 10 Year change
- up 25.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,510pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 52.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £361/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.0%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 4EZ is a residential postcode situated on Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 with 13 addresses.
It ranks as the 321st largest and 563rd most expensive of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area. The most common property type is a early-century house built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 13 properties: 9 houses and 4 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £360,424
- 10 Year change
- up 25.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,510pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 52.1%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £361/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.0%/year/yr
Explore Properties in MK40 4EZ
- 51 Chestnut Avenue
3 Bed Early-century House
- 53 Chestnut Avenue
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 55 Chestnut Avenue
3 Bed House
- 57 Chestnut Avenue
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 59 Chestnut Avenue
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK40 4EZ sold for £450,000 on 9th January 2026. Since then prices are up an average of 5.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £360,424.
The MK40 4EZ Sales Market has increased by 25.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.2% | £360,424 |
| June 2025 | 1.5% | £361,284 |
| June 2024 | 0.4% | £356,010 |
| June 2023 | -0.3% | £354,706 |
| June 2022 | 10.9% | £355,712 |
| June 2021 | 5.2% | £320,634 |
| June 2020 | 0.8% | £304,836 |
| June 2019 | -2.9% | £302,505 |
| June 2018 | 2% | £311,415 |
| June 2017 | 6.1% | £305,326 |
| June 2016 | 13.5% | £287,795 |
| June 2015 | 6.5% | £253,566 |
| June 2014 | 9.1% | £238,121 |
| June 2013 | 3% | £218,312 |
| June 2012 | 0.9% | £211,974 |
| June 2011 | 0.7% | £209,987 |
| June 2010 | 6.4% | £208,587 |
| June 2009 | -13.3% | £196,041 |
| June 2008 | -0.5% | £226,242 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £227,295 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,510.
The MK40 4EZ Rental Market has increased by 52.1% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3% | £1,510pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.4% | £1,466pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.9% | £1,405pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.7% | £1,314pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.4% | £1,209pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.5% | £1,115pcm |
| June 2020 | 1% | £1,028pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.1% | £1,018pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.3% | £1,017pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.8% | £1,031pcm |
| June 2016 | 9.9% | £993pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.1% | £904pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.1% | £844pcm |
| June 2013 | 3% | £811pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.6% | £787pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.2% | £768pcm |
| June 2010 | 1.7% | £758pcm |
| June 2009 | -5% | £746pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.7% | £785pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £765pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 9th January 2026 for £450,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 5.0%.
MK40 4EZ has had 3 sales since 1995, 1 of them in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jan 2026£450,000 | 4 Bed House63, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4EZ63, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4EZ
- Sold Feb 2022£340,000 | 3 Bed House75, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4EZ75, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4EZ
- Sold Sep 2021£320,000 | 3 Bed House57, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4EZ57, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4EZ
Nearby Postcodes
MK40 4EZ is the 321st largest and the 563rd most expensive postcode out of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
- MK40 4HE, Oldfield Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 4HE12 Addresses|83 m away
- MK40 4HA, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40MK40 4HA18 Addresses|89 m away
- MK40 4HG, Allen Close, Bedford, MK40MK40 4HG16 Addresses|92 m away
- MK40 4LD, Westbourne Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 4LD17 Addresses|93 m away
- MK40 4LF, Marlborough Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 4LF12 Addresses|121 m away
Property Types
- 3 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 1 house of an unknown age
- 5 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- 4 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (3)
- house (1)
- early-century house (5)
- Unknown (4)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 8 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (1)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (5)
- No EPC (5)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jan 2026£450,000 | 4 Bed House63, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4EZ63, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4EZ
- Sold Jul 2025£350,000 | 3 Bed House47, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4EY47, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4EY
- Sold Feb 2022£340,000 | 3 Bed House75, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4EZ75, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4EZ
Schools Nearby
- Queen's Park Academy200 m away
- Westfield Primary School400 m away
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School600 m away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College700 m away
- Bedford Free School1.4 km away
- Daubeney Academy2.3 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK40 4EZ is Bedford station, which is 600 metres away.
- Bedford|600 m away
- Bedford St Johns|1.5 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|4.8 km away
- Stewartby|7.6 km away
