Ford End Road - MK40 4LA
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 4LA is a residential postcode situated on Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 with 12 addresses.
It ranks as the 302nd largest and 429th 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 12 properties: 8 houses and 4 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £290,293
- 10 Year change
- up 26.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,392pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £318/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.8%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 4LA is a residential postcode situated on Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 with 12 addresses.
It ranks as the 302nd largest and 429th 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 12 properties: 8 houses and 4 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £290,293
- 10 Year change
- up 26.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,392pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 55.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £318/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.8%/year/yr
Explore Properties in MK40 4LA
- 127 Ford End Road
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 129 Ford End Road
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 131 Ford End Road
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 133 Ford End Road
House
- 135 Ford End Road
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK40 4LA sold for £150,000 on 14th June 2024. Since then prices are up an average of 2.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £290,293.
The MK40 4LA Sales Market has increased by 26.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | -0.3% | £290,293 |
| July 2025 | 2.4% | £291,229 |
| July 2024 | 0.3% | £284,465 |
| July 2023 | -1.1% | £283,640 |
| July 2022 | 12.1% | £286,778 |
| July 2021 | 5.6% | £255,718 |
| July 2020 | 0.8% | £242,123 |
| July 2019 | -3.2% | £240,130 |
| July 2018 | 1.6% | £248,164 |
| July 2017 | 6.8% | £244,278 |
| July 2016 | 15.2% | £228,767 |
| July 2015 | 7.7% | £198,607 |
| July 2014 | 10.3% | £184,459 |
| July 2013 | 2.5% | £167,253 |
| July 2012 | 0.9% | £163,227 |
| July 2011 | -0.1% | £161,792 |
| July 2010 | 4.2% | £162,029 |
| July 2009 | -12.2% | £155,567 |
| July 2008 | -3.8% | £177,272 |
| July 2007 | 0% | £184,301 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,392.
The MK40 4LA Rental Market has increased by 55.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 2.7% | £1,392pcm |
| July 2025 | 5% | £1,355pcm |
| July 2024 | 7% | £1,291pcm |
| July 2023 | 7.8% | £1,207pcm |
| July 2022 | 10% | £1,120pcm |
| July 2021 | 9% | £1,017pcm |
| July 2020 | 1.3% | £933pcm |
| July 2019 | -0.3% | £921pcm |
| July 2018 | -1.4% | £924pcm |
| July 2017 | 4.4% | £937pcm |
| July 2016 | 9.9% | £897pcm |
| July 2015 | 8.8% | £816pcm |
| July 2014 | 5.5% | £750pcm |
| July 2013 | 2.2% | £710pcm |
| July 2012 | 2% | £695pcm |
| July 2011 | 1.1% | £681pcm |
| July 2010 | 0.3% | £674pcm |
| July 2009 | -5.6% | £672pcm |
| July 2008 | 0.8% | £711pcm |
| July 2007 | 0% | £706pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 14th June 2024 for £150,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 2.0%.
MK40 4LA has had 3 sales since 1995, with 2 in the last three years and none in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jun 2024£150,000 | 3 Bed House131, Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4LA131, Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4LA
- Sold Jan 2024£290,000 | 3 Bed House127, Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4LA127, Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4LA
- Sold Jun 2021£250,000 | 3 Bed House139, Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4LA139, Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4LA
Nearby Postcodes
MK40 4LA is the 302nd largest and the 429th most expensive postcode out of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
- MK40 4NU, Honey Hill Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 4NU5 Addresses|60 m away
- MK40 4NW, Honey Hill Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 4NW47 Addresses|61 m away
- MK40 4JZ, Coxs Close, Bedford, MK40MK40 4JZ19 Addresses|63 m away
- MK40 4NS, Honey Hill Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 4NS9 Addresses|81 m away
- MK40 4JY, Woodstock Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 4JY61 Addresses|84 m away
Property Types
- 1 period house built between 1800 and 1911
- 7 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 4 other addresses of unknown type
- period house (1)
- mid-century house (7)
- Unknown (4)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 8 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (2)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (2)
- G (0)
- D (4)
- No EPC (4)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Aug 2018£650,000 | 1 Bed FlatFlat 5, Rosewood 72, Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4JWFlat 5, Rosewood 72, Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4JW
- Sold Jan 2024£290,000 | 3 Bed House127, Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4LA127, Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4LA
- Sold Jun 2021£271,000 | 3 Bed House121, Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4PR121, Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4PR
Schools Nearby
- Queen's Park Academy600 m away
- Westfield Primary School600 m away
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School1.0 km away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College900 m away
- Bedford Free School1.5 km away
- Daubeney Academy1.8 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK40 4LA is Bedford station, which is 900 metres away.
- Bedford|900 m away
- Bedford St Johns|1.4 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|4.4 km away
- Stewartby|7.2 km away
