Merlin Gardens - MK41 7HJ
Key Postcode Insights
MK41 7HJ is a residential postcode situated on Merlin Gardens, Bedford, MK41 with 5 addresses.
It ranks as the 121st largest and 893rd most expensive of the 1,000 postcodes in the MK41 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 5 properties: 5 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £529,016
- 10 Year change
- up 32.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,727pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 49.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £348/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK41 7HJ is a residential postcode situated on Merlin Gardens, Bedford, MK41 with 5 addresses.
It ranks as the 121st largest and 893rd most expensive of the 1,000 postcodes in the MK41 area. The most common property type is a mid-century house built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 5 properties: 5 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £529,016
- 10 Year change
- up 32.8%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,727pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 49.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £348/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.9%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin MK41 7HJ
- 11 Merlin Gardens
House
- 13 Merlin Gardens
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 15 Merlin Gardens
House
- 17 Merlin Gardens
4 Bed Mid-century House
- 19 Merlin Gardens
4 Bed Mid-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK41 7HJ sold for £470,000 on 15th March 2021. Since then prices are up an average of 14.2%.
The current average value in the postcode is £529,016.
The MK41 7HJ Sales Market has increased by 32.8% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1% | £529,016 |
| June 2025 | 2.2% | £534,275 |
| June 2024 | -0.8% | £522,920 |
| June 2023 | 1.6% | £527,360 |
| June 2022 | 9.4% | £519,236 |
| June 2021 | 7.3% | £474,582 |
| June 2020 | 0.5% | £442,167 |
| June 2019 | 0.4% | £440,009 |
| June 2018 | 2.9% | £438,377 |
| June 2017 | 6.9% | £426,060 |
| June 2016 | 10.1% | £398,427 |
| June 2015 | 9.2% | £361,939 |
| June 2014 | 9.6% | £331,584 |
| June 2013 | 1.1% | £302,416 |
| June 2012 | -0.2% | £299,210 |
| June 2011 | 0.4% | £299,777 |
| June 2010 | 9.8% | £298,642 |
| June 2009 | -9.1% | £272,096 |
| June 2008 | -1.8% | £299,391 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £304,999 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,727.
The MK41 7HJ Rental Market has increased by 49.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.3% | £1,727pcm |
| June 2025 | 3.7% | £1,688pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.9% | £1,629pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.8% | £1,524pcm |
| June 2022 | 7.3% | £1,401pcm |
| June 2021 | 9% | £1,305pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.1% | £1,198pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.5% | £1,185pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.6% | £1,179pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.4% | £1,198pcm |
| June 2016 | 9% | £1,159pcm |
| June 2015 | 6.2% | £1,063pcm |
| June 2014 | 3.7% | £1,001pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.6% | £966pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.2% | £941pcm |
| June 2011 | 2.6% | £921pcm |
| June 2010 | 3% | £898pcm |
| June 2009 | -4.2% | £871pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.6% | £910pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £887pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 15th March 2021 for £470,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 14.2%. The postcode has had a total of 3 sales since 1995.
MK41 7HJ has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Mar 2021£470,000 | 4 Bed House17, Merlin Gardens, Bedford, MK41 7HJ17, Merlin Gardens, Bedford, MK41 7HJ
- Sold Dec 2019£383,995 | 4 Bed House19, Merlin Gardens, Bedford, MK41 7HJ19, Merlin Gardens, Bedford, MK41 7HJ
- Sold Jan 2003£215,000 | 4 Bed House11, Merlin Gardens, Bedford, MK41 7HJ11, Merlin Gardens, Bedford, MK41 7HJ
Nearby Postcodes
MK41 7HJ is the 121st largest and the 893rd most expensive postcode out of the 1,000 postcodes in the MK41 area.
- MK41 7HH, Merlin Gardens, Bedford, MK41MK41 7HH4 Addresses|79 m away
- MK41 7HL, Merlin Gardens, Bedford, MK41MK41 7HL12 Addresses|106 m away
- MK41 7DU, Falcon Avenue, Bedford, MK41MK41 7DU13 Addresses|114 m away
- MK41 7LA, The Buntings, Bedford, MK41MK41 7LA34 Addresses|129 m away
- MK41 7DS, Falcon Avenue, Bedford, MK41MK41 7DS19 Addresses|169 m away
Property Types
- 3 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 2 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (3)
- Unknown (2)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 3 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (0)
- G (0)
- D (2)
- No EPC (2)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Mar 2021£470,000 | 4 Bed House17, Merlin Gardens, Bedford, MK41 7HJ17, Merlin Gardens, Bedford, MK41 7HJ
- Sold Dec 2023£453,000 | 4 Bed House10, Merlin Gardens, Bedford, MK41 7HL10, Merlin Gardens, Bedford, MK41 7HL
- Sold Dec 2020£445,000 | 4 Bed House20, Merlin Gardens, Bedford, MK41 7HL20, Merlin Gardens, Bedford, MK41 7HL
Schools Nearby
- Brickhill Primary School300 m away
- Scott Primary School & Nursery500 m away
- Hazeldene School1.1 km away
- St Thomas More Catholic School900 m away
- Castle Newnham School1.1 km away
- Goldington Academy1.6 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK41 7HJ is Bedford station, which is 2.4 kilometres away.
- Bedford|2.4 km away
- Bedford St Johns|2.8 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|7.5 km away
- Stewartby|10.3 km away
