Old Ford End Road - MK40 4NQ
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 4NQ is a residential postcode situated on Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 with 31 addresses.
It ranks as the 634th largest and 528th 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 31 properties: 21 houses and 10 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £346,699
- 10 Year change
- up 25.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,547pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.6%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £343/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.4%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 4NQ is a residential postcode situated on Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 with 31 addresses.
It ranks as the 634th largest and 528th 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 31 properties: 21 houses and 10 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £346,699
- 10 Year change
- up 25.6%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,547pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 53.6%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £343/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.4%/year/yr
Explore Properties in MK40 4NQ
- 92 Old Ford End Road
House
- 94 Old Ford End Road
House
- 96 Old Ford End Road
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 98 Old Ford End Road
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 100 Old Ford End Road
3 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK40 4NQ sold for £340,000 on 5th December 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 0.7%.
The current average value in the postcode is £346,699.
The MK40 4NQ Sales Market has increased by 25.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | -0.7% | £346,699 |
| July 2025 | 2.1% | £349,311 |
| July 2024 | 0.2% | £342,015 |
| July 2023 | -0.8% | £341,299 |
| July 2022 | 11.8% | £344,104 |
| July 2021 | 5.4% | £307,858 |
| July 2020 | 0.8% | £291,984 |
| July 2019 | -3% | £289,633 |
| July 2018 | 1.7% | £298,638 |
| July 2017 | 6.4% | £293,681 |
| July 2016 | 14.9% | £276,062 |
| July 2015 | 7.2% | £240,298 |
| July 2014 | 9.8% | £224,084 |
| July 2013 | 2.8% | £204,169 |
| July 2012 | 0.8% | £198,609 |
| July 2011 | 0% | £196,961 |
| July 2010 | 4.9% | £197,032 |
| July 2009 | -11.8% | £187,861 |
| July 2008 | -3.5% | £213,034 |
| July 2007 | 0% | £220,862 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,547.
The MK40 4NQ Rental Market has increased by 53.6% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 2.3% | £1,547pcm |
| July 2025 | 4.7% | £1,512pcm |
| July 2024 | 6.9% | £1,444pcm |
| July 2023 | 8.1% | £1,350pcm |
| July 2022 | 9.7% | £1,250pcm |
| July 2021 | 8.8% | £1,139pcm |
| July 2020 | 1.3% | £1,047pcm |
| July 2019 | -0.1% | £1,034pcm |
| July 2018 | -1.3% | £1,035pcm |
| July 2017 | 4% | £1,048pcm |
| July 2016 | 9.7% | £1,007pcm |
| July 2015 | 8.3% | £918pcm |
| July 2014 | 5% | £848pcm |
| July 2013 | 2.6% | £807pcm |
| July 2012 | 2% | £787pcm |
| July 2011 | 1.2% | £772pcm |
| July 2010 | 1% | £763pcm |
| July 2009 | -5.2% | £755pcm |
| July 2008 | 1% | £796pcm |
| July 2007 | 0% | £788pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 5th December 2025 for £340,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 0.7%.
MK40 4NQ has had 3 sales since 1995, with 3 in the last three years and 1 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Dec 2025£340,000 | 3 Bed House132, Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4NQ132, Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4NQ
- Sold Jun 2025£320,000 | 3 Bed House96, Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4NQ96, 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
Nearby Postcodes
MK40 4NQ is the 634th largest and the 528th most expensive postcode out of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
- MK40 4ND, Martham Close, Bedford, MK40MK40 4ND20 Addresses|58 m away
- MK40 4NE, Wroxham Way, Bedford, MK40MK40 4NE7 Addresses|76 m away
- MK40 4NG, Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 4NG7 Addresses|106 m away
- MK40 4NB, Ranworth Walk, Bedford, MK40MK40 4NB31 Addresses|108 m away
- MK40 4NF, Old Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40MK40 4NF20 Addresses|118 m away
Property Types
- 21 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 10 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (21)
- Unknown (10)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 21 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (2)
- B (4)
- F (0)
- C (8)
- G (0)
- D (7)
- No EPC (10)
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 School400 m away
- Queen's Park Academy600 m away
- Great Denham Primary School700 m away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College500 m away
- Bedford Free School2.1 km away
- Daubeney Academy2.2 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK40 4NQ is Bedford station, which is 1.3 kilometres away.
- Bedford|1.3 km away
- Bedford St Johns|2.0 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|4.5 km away
- Stewartby|7.2 km away
