Wheathouse Close - MK41 8JY
Key Postcode Insights
MK41 8JY is a residential postcode situated on Wheathouse Close, Bedford, MK41 with 12 addresses.
It ranks as the 372nd largest and 376th 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 12 properties: 12 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £309,669
- 10 Year change
- up 35.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,321pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 52.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £420/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.1%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
MK41 8JY is a residential postcode situated on Wheathouse Close, Bedford, MK41 with 12 addresses.
It ranks as the 372nd largest and 376th 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 12 properties: 12 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £309,669
- 10 Year change
- up 35.9%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,321pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 52.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £420/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 5.1%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin MK41 8JY
- 1 Wheathouse Close
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 2 Wheathouse Close
Unknown
- 3 Wheathouse Close
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 4 Wheathouse Close
3 Bed Mid-century House
- 5 Wheathouse Close
Unknown
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in MK41 8JY sold for £335,000 on 29th July 2025. Since then prices are down an average of 1.0%.
The current average value in the postcode is £309,669.
The MK41 8JY Sales Market has increased by 35.9% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -0.4% | £309,669 |
| June 2025 | 3.2% | £310,893 |
| June 2024 | -0.9% | £301,298 |
| June 2023 | 1.4% | £304,076 |
| June 2022 | 10.4% | £299,887 |
| June 2021 | 6.7% | £271,567 |
| June 2020 | 0.4% | £254,466 |
| June 2019 | 0.3% | £253,452 |
| June 2018 | 3.1% | £252,810 |
| June 2017 | 7.5% | £245,148 |
| June 2016 | 10.8% | £227,940 |
| June 2015 | 10.2% | £205,731 |
| June 2014 | 10.2% | £186,695 |
| June 2013 | 1.3% | £169,465 |
| June 2012 | -0.1% | £167,284 |
| June 2011 | -0.8% | £167,483 |
| June 2010 | 8.6% | £168,778 |
| June 2009 | -10% | £155,447 |
| June 2008 | -2.2% | £172,790 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £176,634 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,321.
The MK41 8JY Rental Market has increased by 52.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.9% | £1,321pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.6% | £1,284pcm |
| June 2024 | 6.8% | £1,227pcm |
| June 2023 | 8.5% | £1,149pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.4% | £1,059pcm |
| June 2021 | 8.3% | £977pcm |
| June 2020 | 1% | £902pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.3% | £893pcm |
| June 2018 | -1.4% | £891pcm |
| June 2017 | 3.9% | £903pcm |
| June 2016 | 9.8% | £869pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.1% | £792pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.1% | £739pcm |
| June 2013 | 2.9% | £710pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.3% | £690pcm |
| June 2011 | 1.5% | £674pcm |
| June 2010 | 1.8% | £665pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.4% | £653pcm |
| June 2008 | 2.3% | £690pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £674pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 29th July 2025 for £335,000 and since then the market in the area has decreased by 1.0%. The postcode has had a total of 20 sales since 1995.
MK41 8JY has seen 2 sales in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Jul 2025£335,000 | 3 Bed House3, Wheathouse Close, Bedford, MK41 8JY3, Wheathouse Close, Bedford, MK41 8JY
- Sold Mar 2023£285,000 | 3 Bed House9, Wheathouse Close, Bedford, MK41 8JY9, Wheathouse Close, Bedford, MK41 8JY
- Sold Jul 2020£245,000 | 3 Bed House10, Wheathouse Close, Bedford, MK41 8JY10, Wheathouse Close, Bedford, MK41 8JY
- Sold Jun 2018£220,000 | 3 Bed House4, Wheathouse Close, Bedford, MK41 8JY4, Wheathouse Close, Bedford, MK41 8JY
- Sold Mar 2013£165,000 | 3 Bed House1, Wheathouse Close, Bedford, MK41 8JY1, Wheathouse Close, Bedford, MK41 8JY
Nearby Postcodes
MK41 8JY is the 372nd largest and the 376th most expensive postcode out of the 1,000 postcodes in the MK41 area.
- MK41 8JZ, Aldens Mead, Bedford, MK41MK41 8JZ14 Addresses|60 m away
- MK41 8RE, Farnham Way, Bedford, MK41MK41 8RE10 Addresses|85 m away
- MK41 8LD, Belvoir Walk, Bedford, MK41MK41 8LD8 Addresses|86 m away
- MK41 8JX, Wheathouse Close, Bedford, MK41MK41 8JX32 Addresses|93 m away
- MK41 8LP, Greystoke Walk, Bedford, MK41MK41 8LP8 Addresses|99 m away
Property Types
- 7 mid-century houses built between 1936 and 1979
- 5 other addresses of unknown type
- mid-century house (7)
- Unknown (5)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 7 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (0)
- F (0)
- C (2)
- G (0)
- D (5)
- No EPC (5)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Aug 2025£350,000 | 3 Bed House25, Wheathouse Close, Bedford, MK41 8JX25, Wheathouse Close, Bedford, MK41 8JX
- Sold May 2021£340,000 | 4 Bed House33, Wheathouse Close, Bedford, MK41 8JX33, Wheathouse Close, Bedford, MK41 8JX
- Sold Jul 2025£335,000 | 3 Bed House3, Wheathouse Close, Bedford, MK41 8JY3, Wheathouse Close, Bedford, MK41 8JY
Schools Nearby
- Putnoe Primary School700 m away
- The Hills Academy800 m away
- Hazeldene School800 m away
- Mark Rutherford School500 m away
- Goldington Academy1.3 km away
- Castle Newnham School1.4 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to MK41 8JY is Bedford St Johns station, which is 3.5 kilometres away.
- Bedford St Johns|3.5 km away
- Bedford|3.5 km away
- Kempston Hardwick|8.3 km away
- Stewartby|11.1 km away
