Chestnut Avenue - MK40 4HA
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 4HA is a residential postcode situated on Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 with 18 addresses.
It ranks as the 441st largest and 284th 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 18 properties: 10 houses and 8 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £222,278
- 10 Year change
- up 24.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,042pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £227/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.6%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 4HA is a residential postcode situated on Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 with 18 addresses.
It ranks as the 441st largest and 284th 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 18 properties: 10 houses and 8 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £222,278
- 10 Year change
- up 24.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,042pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £227/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.6%/year/yr
Explore Properties in MK40 4HA
- 14 Chestnut Avenue
House
- 16 Chestnut Avenue
House
- 18 Chestnut Avenue
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 20 Chestnut Avenue
House
- 22 Chestnut Avenue
5 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK40 4HA sold for £300,000 on 30th September 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 0.8%.
The current average value in the postcode is £222,278.
The MK40 4HA Sales Market has increased by 24.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.3% | £222,278 |
| June 2025 | 1.1% | £222,946 |
| June 2024 | 0.3% | £220,458 |
| June 2023 | -0.1% | £219,831 |
| June 2022 | 10.6% | £219,991 |
| June 2021 | 5.4% | £198,942 |
| June 2020 | 0.7% | £188,726 |
| June 2019 | -2.8% | £187,342 |
| June 2018 | 2% | £192,820 |
| June 2017 | 6% | £189,088 |
| June 2016 | 13.2% | £178,427 |
| June 2015 | 6.2% | £157,627 |
| June 2014 | 8.8% | £148,365 |
| June 2013 | 2.9% | £136,351 |
| June 2012 | 0.9% | £132,526 |
| June 2011 | 1.1% | £131,284 |
| June 2010 | 6.9% | £129,880 |
| June 2009 | -12.9% | £121,477 |
| June 2008 | -0.5% | £139,445 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £140,203 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,042.
The MK40 4HA Rental Market has increased by 51.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.9% | £1,042pcm |
| June 2025 | 4% | £1,013pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.8% | £974pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.9% | £912pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.1% | £837pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.8% | £775pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.9% | £712pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.1% | £706pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.3% | £705pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.7% | £715pcm |
| June 2016 | 9.6% | £689pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.8% | £629pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.9% | £589pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.9% | £567pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.6% | £551pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.6% | £537pcm |
| June 2010 | 2.2% | £529pcm |
| June 2009 | -4.5% | £517pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.6% | £542pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £528pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 30th September 2025 for £300,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 0.8%.
MK40 4HA has had 3 sales since 1995, 1 of them in the last twelve months.
- Sold Sep 2025£300,000 | 5 Bed House38, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4HA38, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4HA
- Sold Jun 2017£249,000 | 3 Bed House24, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4HA24, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4HA
- Sold Aug 2007£180,000 | 3 Bed House26, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4HA26, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4HA
Nearby Postcodes
MK40 4HA is the 441st largest and the 284th most expensive postcode out of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
- MK40 4HG, Allen Close, Bedford, MK40MK40 4HG16 Addresses|58 m away
- MK40 4HH, Shearley Close, Bedford, MK40MK40 4HH16 Addresses|63 m away
- MK40 4EY, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40MK40 4EY26 Addresses|81 m away
- MK40 4EZ, Chestnut Avenue, Bedford, MK40MK40 4EZ13 Addresses|89 m away
- MK40 4HE, Oldfield Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 4HE12 Addresses|101 m away
Property Types
- 3 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 7 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- 8 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (3)
- early-century house (7)
- Unknown (8)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 10 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (9)
- No EPC (8)
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-School700 m away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College700 m away
- Bedford Free School1.4 km away
- Daubeney Academy2.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK40 4HA 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|7.5 km away
