Lavenham Drive - MK40 4QR
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 4QR is a residential postcode situated on Lavenham Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 with 7 addresses.
It ranks as the 165th largest of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
The postcode contains a total of 7 properties: 3 houses and 4 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £580,791
- 10 Year change
- up 25.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,935pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £391/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.0%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 4QR is a residential postcode situated on Lavenham Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 with 7 addresses.
It ranks as the 165th largest of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
The postcode contains a total of 7 properties: 3 houses and 4 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £580,791
- 10 Year change
- up 25.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,935pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £391/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 4.0%/year/yr
Explore Properties in MK40 4QR
- 3 Lavenham Drive
House
- 5 Lavenham Drive
4 Bed Modern House
- 7 Lavenham Drive
House
- 9 Lavenham Drive
4 Bed Modern House
- 11 Lavenham Drive
House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK40 4QR sold for £590,000 on 8th September 2021. Since then prices are up an average of 9.8%.
The current average value in the postcode is £580,791.
The MK40 4QR Sales Market has increased by 25.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.5% | £580,791 |
| June 2025 | 1.1% | £583,468 |
| June 2024 | 0.1% | £576,897 |
| June 2023 | 0.3% | £576,595 |
| June 2022 | 10.5% | £574,895 |
| June 2021 | 5.6% | £520,170 |
| June 2020 | 0.7% | £492,650 |
| June 2019 | -2.4% | £489,094 |
| June 2018 | 2.2% | £501,174 |
| June 2017 | 6.3% | £490,220 |
| June 2016 | 12.7% | £461,303 |
| June 2015 | 6.9% | £409,161 |
| June 2014 | 8.5% | £382,585 |
| June 2013 | 2.6% | £352,473 |
| June 2012 | 0.9% | £343,543 |
| June 2011 | 0.9% | £340,334 |
| June 2010 | 7.7% | £337,293 |
| June 2009 | -12% | £313,283 |
| June 2008 | -0.8% | £355,829 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £358,845 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,935.
The MK40 4QR Rental Market has increased by 51.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.8% | £1,935pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.8% | £1,882pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.9% | £1,813pcm |
| June 2023 | 9.2% | £1,696pcm |
| June 2022 | 8% | £1,554pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.7% | £1,439pcm |
| June 2020 | 0.8% | £1,324pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.4% | £1,314pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.3% | £1,309pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.5% | £1,326pcm |
| June 2016 | 9.4% | £1,281pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.5% | £1,171pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.9% | £1,100pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.9% | £1,058pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.3% | £1,028pcm |
| June 2011 | 2% | £1,005pcm |
| June 2010 | 3% | £986pcm |
| June 2009 | -4.3% | £957pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.4% | £1,001pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £977pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 8th September 2021 for £590,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 9.8%.
MK40 4QR has had 3 sales since 1995, none of them in the last three years.
- Sold Sep 2021£590,000 | 4 Bed House5, Lavenham Drive, Bedford, MK40 4QR5, Lavenham Drive, Bedford, MK40 4QR
- Sold Feb 2020£470,000 | 4 Bed House13, Lavenham Drive, Bedford, MK40 4QR13, Lavenham Drive, Bedford, MK40 4QR
- Sold Oct 2018£545,000 | 4 Bed House5, Lavenham Drive, Bedford, MK40 4QR5, Lavenham Drive, Bedford, MK40 4QR
Nearby Postcodes
MK40 4QR is the 165th largest and the 748th most expensive postcode out of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
- MK40 4QS, Lee Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40MK40 4QS5 Addresses|46 m away
- MK40 4QU, Gardener Place, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40MK40 4QU9 Addresses|52 m away
- MK40 4QX, Lavenham Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40MK40 4QX12 Addresses|59 m away
- MK40 4QY, Holden Close, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40MK40 4QY7 Addresses|80 m away
- MK40 4QP, Deep Spinney, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40MK40 4QP6 Addresses|82 m away
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 3 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (3)
- No EPC (4)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Feb 2023£837,500 | 5 Bed House6, Lavenham Drive, Bedford, MK40 4QX6, Lavenham Drive, Bedford, MK40 4QX
- Sold Feb 2021£740,000 | 5 Bed House2, Lavenham Drive, Bedford, MK40 4QX2, Lavenham Drive, Bedford, MK40 4QX
- Sold Nov 2021£740,000 | 5 Bed House8, Lavenham Drive, Bedford, MK40 4QX8, Lavenham Drive, Bedford, MK40 4QX
Schools Nearby
- St James' CofE Academy500 m away
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School1.2 km away
- Great Denham Primary School1.3 km away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College1.1 km away
- Lincroft Academy3.0 km away
- Bedford Free School3.1 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK40 4QR is Bedford station, which is 2.2 kilometres away.
- Bedford|2.2 km away
- Bedford St Johns|3.2 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|5.6 km away
- Stewartby|8.2 km away