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House Prices in MK40

The average house price in MK40 (Bedford) is £406,806 using HM Land Registry data.

The average property price increased by £49,649 (26.51%) over the last 5 years and increased by £9,923 (3.99%) over the last 12 months.

Over the last year, there were 378 residential property sales – a decrease of 78 transactions (-20.63%) relative to the previous year. The majority of house sales (91) were in the £150,000 - £250,000 range. Then came properties in the £350,000 - £450,000 range, where 79 were sold within this price bracket.

Excluding fall throughs, properties are taking an average of 70 days to sell (from being listed to completion) and the average difference between asking and sold prices is £-10,812 (-2%).

In May 2025, there were 103 new estate agency instructions, 76 agreed home sales and 46 property price reductions.

5-Year Average Property Prices in MK40 (Bedford)

26.51%

Property prices in MK40 (Bedford) increased by 26.51% in last 5 years.

The trend shows the general price tendency over the last 5 years, ignoring all month-to-month fluctuations where anomalies - typically over or underpriced property sales - can skew results. These monthly variations typically do not have any long-term relevance.

We have used linear regression method. The volume of sales in a month is used to put more weight on months with a larger number of properties sold. Additionally, weighting decreases the impact of months with low sales volumes as well as the most recent month - which may consist of incomplete data. Such months have a higher variation of average sale values which may conceal the underlying trend.

From a statistical perspective, we use the least squares method to fit the trend line and weights are equal to the volume of sales squared. The volume of sales is not shown explicitly in the above plot. Also note the time lag for HM Land Registry data to appear (typically 2 to 3 months).

Average Property Prices in MK40 (Bedford) Over the Last Year

3.99%

Property prices in MK40 (Bedford) increased by 3.99% in last 12 months.

The trend shows the general price tendency over the last 12 months, ignoring all month-to-month fluctuations where anomalies - typically over or underpriced property sales - can skew results. These monthly variations typically do not have any long-term relevance.

Property Market Heat Gauge for MK40 (Bedford) - May 2025

Our Property Market Heat Gauge looks at how long properties in your postcode district have been on the open market before being changed to sold 'Subject to Contract' ('STC') or 'Under Offer' on Rightmove (the UK's leading property portal).

At 61 to 80 days, the broad evidence suggests a slow moving market. This can often be due to estate agency over-valuations out of sync with the realities, a market slowdown or a combination of both. In such scenarios, some vendors may either choose to wait for the market to pick up (which may result in some relisting the property at a later date). Others simply reduce the price to a level that will entice more buyer interest or approach a sell house fast or auction company like Property Solvers.

Please note that this is not an indicator of how quickly property sales are taking to complete (i.e. to go through the whole conveyancing process). This measurement also does not take into account the risk of home sales falling through.

No. of New Instructions Over the Last 12 Months in MK40 (Bedford)

Using local estate agency reported data, this chart illustrates the number of properties that have come on to the market.

No. of Agreed Home Sales Over the Last 12 Months in MK40 (Bedford)

Using local estate agency reported data, this chart illustrates the number of property sales agreed. Note that these figures are not fully reflective of properties completed (sold and registered as such at HM Land Registry).

No. of Properties with Price Reductions in MK40 (Bedford)

Using local estate agency reported data, this chart illustrates the number of properties which have been seen their prices dropped (typically due to a lack of buyer interest).

Average Annual House Prices in the MK40 (Bedford) Postcode since 1995

Using HM Land Registry data, this chart displays average annual house prices in the MK40 postcode area since 1995.

Recent Sales in MK40 (Bedford)

Address	Initial Price	Sold Price	Price Change	First Listed Date	Sold Date	Days to Sell
43 Crediton Close, Bedford, MK40 3DU	£260,000	£255,000	-£5,000	15 Jul 2024	17 Feb 2025	217 Days
131 Howbury Street, Bedford, MK40 3QT	£450,000	£443,000	-£7,000	12 Sep 2024	24 Jan 2025	134 Days
7 Widecombe Close, Bedford, MK40 3BL	£450,000	£432,500	-£17,500	15 Jul 2024	24 Jan 2025	193 Days
1 Lytham Place, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4FA	£350,000	£350,000	£0	30 Jul 2024	24 Jan 2025	178 Days
14 York Street, Bedford, MK40 3RJ	£360,000	£355,000	-£5,000	24 Jul 2024	21 Jan 2025	181 Days
14 Ouseland Road, Bedford, MK40 4NX	£310,000	£290,000	-£20,000	03 Aug 2024	21 Jan 2025	171 Days
19 Darlow Drive, Biddenham, Bedford, MK40 4AX	£585,000	£272,500	-£312,500	12 Mar 2014	16 Jan 2025	3963 Days
Flat 3, Leigh Court, Tavistock Place, Bedford, MK40 2XU	£147,500	£142,000	-£5,500	14 Oct 2024	10 Jan 2025	88 Days
21 Amberley Gardens, Bedford, MK40 3BT	£575,000	£565,000	-£10,000	09 Apr 2024	10 Jan 2025	276 Days
116 Howbury Street, Bedford, MK40 3QS	£440,000	£440,000	£0	10 Jul 2024	04 Dec 2024	147 Days
20 Phillpotts Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3UH	£600,000	£600,000	£0	26 Jun 2024	04 Dec 2024	161 Days
4 Lytham Place, Great Denham, Bedford, MK40 4FA	£315,000	£310,000	-£5,000	10 Jun 2024	29 Nov 2024	172 Days
11 Widecombe Close, Bedford, MK40 3BL	£425,000	£400,000	-£25,000	03 Aug 2024	26 Nov 2024	115 Days
Flat 1b, De Parys Lodge, De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TZ	£280,000	£280,000	£0	21 May 2024	15 Nov 2024	178 Days
104 Denmark Street, Bedford, MK40 3TJ	£500,000	£485,000	-£15,000	03 Jun 2024	08 Nov 2024	158 Days
44 Bower Street, Bedford, MK40 3RE	£375,000	£350,000	-£25,000	24 Jun 2024	01 Nov 2024	130 Days
164 Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 4BN	£625,000	£625,000	£0	21 Aug 2024	01 Nov 2024	72 Days
9 Chaucer Road, Bedford, MK40 2AJ	£675,000	£650,000	-£25,000	02 Apr 2024	31 Oct 2024	212 Days
22 York Street, Bedford, MK40 3RJ	£335,000	£330,000	-£5,000	30 May 2024	25 Oct 2024	148 Days
Flat 9, Olivier Court, Union Street, Bedford, MK40 2UU	£135,000	£130,000	-£5,000	31 Jul 2024	25 Oct 2024	86 Days

Most Expensive Streets in MK40 (Bedford)

Postcode	Street	Area	Average	No. of Sales
MK40 4BB	Main Road, Biddenham	Bedford	£1,466,250	4
MK40 3QA	Rothsay Gardens	Bedford	£1,328,000	5
MK40 4AH	Bromham Road, Biddenham	Bedford	£1,167,500	4
MK40 4AT	Biddenham Turn, Biddenham	Bedford	£1,113,333	3
MK40 4HX	Hampden Court, Biddenham	Bedford	£1,011,250	4
MK40 4AE	Days Lane, Biddenham	Bedford	£994,375	8
MK40 4FE	Carnoustie Drive, Great Denham	Bedford	£933,125	4
MK40 4BF	St Mellion Drive, Great Denham	Bedford	£916,666	3
MK40 3PE	The Embankment	Bedford	£916,250	4
MK40 4AA	Bromham Road	Bedford	£911,666	3

Least Expensive Streets in MK40 (Bedford)

Postcode	Street	Area	Average	No. of Sales
MK40 1AR	Merchant Place	Bedford	£60,760	5
MK40 2UH	Aspley Court, Warwick Avenue	Bedford	£99,036	18
MK40 1AT	Pilgrims House, Horne Lane	Bedford	£99,550	10
MK40 2UX	The Limes 30-34, Linden Road	Bedford	£101,710	14
MK40 2SR	Harpur Street	Bedford	£102,000	3
MK40 2DX	Shakespeare Road	Bedford	£115,333	3
MK40 1NE	High Street	Bedford	£117,000	3
MK40 3BZ	Goldington Avenue	Bedford	£121,000	7
MK40 4QN	Deep Spinney, Biddenham	Bedford	£129,800	5
MK40 2JR	Hilbre Grange, Shakespeare Road	Bedford	£133,333	6