Old Ford End Road - MK40 4LY
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 4LY is a residential postcode situated on Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 with 29 addresses.
It ranks as the 610th largest and 220th most expensive of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 29 properties: 11 houses and 18 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £241,189
- 10 Year change
- up 23.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,174pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 49.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £276/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.8%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 4LY is a residential postcode situated on Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 with 29 addresses.
It ranks as the 610th largest and 220th most expensive of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 29 properties: 11 houses and 18 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £241,189
- 10 Year change
- up 23.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,174pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 49.2%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £276/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.8%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin MK40 4LY
- 50 Old Ford End Road
Building  |  2 Flats
- 52 Old Ford End Road
Building  |  2 Flats
- 54 Old Ford End Road
Building  |  2 Flats
- 56 Old Ford End Road
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 58 Old Ford End Road
Building  |  2 Flats
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK40 4LY sold for £325,000 on 6th January 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 1.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £241,189.
The MK40 4LY Sales Market has increased by 23.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 0% | £241,189 |
| June 2025 | 1.7% | £241,151 |
| June 2024 | 0.4% | £237,093 |
| June 2023 | -0.9% | £236,213 |
| June 2022 | 10.5% | £238,262 |
| June 2021 | 4.5% | £215,601 |
| June 2020 | 0.8% | £206,356 |
| June 2019 | -2.9% | £204,757 |
| June 2018 | 1.6% | £210,939 |
| June 2017 | 6.1% | £207,689 |
| June 2016 | 13.5% | £195,680 |
| June 2015 | 6.9% | £172,376 |
| June 2014 | 9.1% | £161,233 |
| June 2013 | 2.4% | £147,835 |
| June 2012 | 0.3% | £144,379 |
| June 2011 | 0.3% | £143,877 |
| June 2010 | 5.3% | £143,385 |
| June 2009 | -14.1% | £136,227 |
| June 2008 | -0.9% | £158,505 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £159,886 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,174.
The MK40 4LY Rental Market has increased by 49.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 3.3% | £1,174pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.5% | £1,137pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.9% | £1,087pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.1% | £1,017pcm |
| June 2022 | 8% | £941pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.8% | £871pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.9% | £808pcm |
| June 2019 | 0% | £801pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.8% | £801pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.7% | £815pcm |
| June 2016 | 9.9% | £786pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.3% | £715pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.2% | £667pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.4% | £640pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.9% | £625pcm |
| June 2011 | 1% | £613pcm |
| June 2010 | 0.6% | £607pcm |
| June 2009 | -6% | £603pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.3% | £642pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £627pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 6th January 2025 for £325,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 1.0%. The postcode has had a total of 18 sales since 1995.
MK40 4LY has seen 2 sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jan 2025£325,000 | 3 Bed House83, Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4LY83, Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4LY
- Sold May 2024£192,500 | 2 Bed Flat68, Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4LY68, Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4LY
- Sold Oct 2022£312,500 | 3 Bed House87, Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4LY87, Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4LY
- Sold Aug 2021£230,000 | 3 Bed House81, Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4LY81, Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4LY
- Sold Apr 2021£249,000 | 3 Bed House77, Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4LY77, Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4LY
Nearby Postcodes
MK40 4LY is the 610th largest and the 220th most expensive postcode out of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
- MK40 4HR, Carlisle Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 4HR38 Addresses|102 m away
- MK40 4LZ, Ormesby Way, Bedford, MK40MK40 4LZ34 Addresses|108 m away
- MK40 4PG, Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 4PG15 Addresses|115 m away
- MK40 4HU, Carlisle Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 4HU43 Addresses|117 m away
- MK40 4PF, Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 4PF4 Addresses|132 m away
Property Types
- 9 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 18 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (9)
- mid-century flat (18)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 26 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (3)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (19)
- G (0)
- D (4)
- No EPC (3)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Feb 2024£340,000 | 3 Bed House130, Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4NQ130, Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4NQ
- Sold Dec 2025£340,000 | 3 Bed House132, Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4NQ132, Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4NQ
- Sold Mar 2024£325,000 | 3 Bed House104, Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4NQ104, Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4NQ
Schools Nearby
- Westfield Primary School300 m away
- Queen's Park Academy400 m away
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School700 m away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College600 m away
- Bedford Free School1.8 km away
- Daubeney Academy2.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK40 4LY is Bedford station, which is 1.0 kilometres away.
- Bedford|1.0 km away
- Bedford St Johns|1.7 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|4.5 km away
- Stewartby|7.3 km away
