The Smithy - MK40 4XE
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 4XE is a residential postcode situated on The Smithy, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 with 8 addresses.
It ranks as the 197th largest and 355th most expensive of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 8 properties: 4 houses and 4 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £257,162
- 10 Year change
- up 21.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,212pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 45.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £328/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.7%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK40 4XE is a residential postcode situated on The Smithy, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 with 8 addresses.
It ranks as the 197th largest and 355th most expensive of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area. The most common property type is a modern flat built after 1980.
The postcode contains a total of 8 properties: 4 houses and 4 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £257,162
- 10 Year change
- up 21.2%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,212pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 45.3%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £328/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.7%/year/yr
Explore Properties in MK40 4XE
- Davison House
Building | 4 Flats
- 2 The Smithy
3 Bed Modern House
- 4 The Smithy
3 Bed Modern House
- 6 The Smithy
3 Bed Modern House
- 8 The Smithy
4 Bed Modern House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK40 4XE sold for £544,626 on 24th May 2022. Since then prices are down an average of 0.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £257,162.
The MK40 4XE Sales Market has increased by 21.2% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.9% | £257,162 |
| June 2025 | 1.1% | £259,430 |
| June 2024 | 0.2% | £256,586 |
| June 2023 | -0.4% | £256,023 |
| June 2022 | 9.5% | £257,081 |
| June 2021 | 4.2% | £234,750 |
| June 2020 | 0.9% | £225,203 |
| June 2019 | -2.3% | £223,120 |
| June 2018 | 1.7% | £228,426 |
| June 2017 | 5.8% | £224,583 |
| June 2016 | 12.6% | £212,240 |
| June 2015 | 7% | £188,523 |
| June 2014 | 8.2% | £176,218 |
| June 2013 | 2.1% | £162,824 |
| June 2012 | 0.3% | £159,446 |
| June 2011 | 0.5% | £158,904 |
| June 2010 | 6.6% | £158,039 |
| June 2009 | -13.3% | £148,253 |
| June 2008 | -1% | £171,067 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £172,762 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,212.
The MK40 4XE Rental Market has increased by 45.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.4% | £1,212pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.8% | £1,184pcm |
| June 2024 | 7% | £1,140pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.4% | £1,065pcm |
| June 2022 | 7% | £983pcm |
| June 2021 | 7.3% | £918pcm |
| June 2020 | 1% | £856pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.5% | £848pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.8% | £844pcm |
| June 2017 | 3% | £859pcm |
| June 2016 | 9.3% | £834pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.5% | £763pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.6% | £716pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.4% | £691pcm |
| June 2012 | 1.6% | £675pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.6% | £664pcm |
| June 2010 | 2% | £653pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.8% | £641pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.3% | £681pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £665pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 24th May 2022 for £544,626 and since then the market in the area has remained stable.
MK40 4XE has had 1 sale since 1995, none of them in the last three years.
- Sold May 2022£544,626 | 3 Bed House2, The Smithy, Bedford, MK40 4XE2, The Smithy, Bedford, MK40 4XE
Nearby Postcodes
MK40 4XE is the 197th largest and the 355th most expensive postcode out of the 835 postcodes in the MK40 area.
- MK40 4XD, The Smithy, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40MK40 4XD2 Addresses|43 m away
- MK40 4XB, Manning Mews, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40MK40 4XB6 Addresses|74 m away
- MK40 4WS, Peacock Lane, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40MK40 4WS46 Addresses|101 m away
- MK40 4WT, Dovecote Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40MK40 4WT25 Addresses|125 m away
- MK40 4XA, Wheelwright Way, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40MK40 4XA17 Addresses|128 m away
Property Types
- 4 modern houses built after 1980
- 4 modern flats built after 1980
- modern house (4)
- modern flat (4)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 8 properties.
- The most common rating is B.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (8)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (0)
- No EPC (0)
Most Expensive Sales
- Sold May 2022£544,626 | 3 Bed House2, The Smithy, Bedford, MK40 4XE2, The Smithy, Bedford, MK40 4XE
- Sold Nov 2022£380,000 | 3 Bed House1, The Smithy, Bedford, MK40 4XD1, The Smithy, Bedford, MK40 4XD
Schools Nearby
- St James' CofE Academy600 m away
- Great Denham Primary School1.3 km away
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School1.4 km away
- Biddenham International School and Sports College1.2 km away
- Lincroft Academy3.0 km away
- Bedford Free School3.3 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK40 4XE is Bedford station, which is 2.4 kilometres away.
- Bedford|2.4 km away
- Bedford St Johns|3.4 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|5.6 km away
- Stewartby|8.1 km away
