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House Prices in MK40

The average house price in MK40 (Bedford) is £408,611 using HM Land Registry data.

The average property price increased by £37,639 (10.65%) over the last 5 years and increased by £7,525 (1.96%) over the last 12 months.

Over the last year, there were 390 residential property sales – a decrease of 157 transactions (-40.26%) relative to the previous year. The majority of house sales (89) were in the £342,000 - £438,000 range. Then came properties in the £246,000 - £342,000 range, where 78 were sold within this price bracket.

Excluding fall throughs, properties are taking an average of 55 days to sell (from being listed to completion) and the average difference between asking and sold prices is £-9,491 (-2%).

In Apr 2026, there were 100 new estate agency instructions, 73 agreed home sales and 49 property price reductions.

5-Year Average Property Prices in MK40 (Bedford)

10.65%

Property prices in MK40 (Bedford) increased by 10.65% 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

1.96%

Property prices in MK40 (Bedford) increased by 1.96% 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) - Apr 2026

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 41 to 60 days, the broad evidence suggests that the market is reasonably slow moving. Although some sellers in your postcode may be willing to wait up to 9 weeks, this data would suggest that estate agents may be overvaluing properties. In such scenarios, some vendors may either choose to wait for the market to pick up (which may result in 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
25 Clovelly Way, Bedford, MK40 3BJ	£587,500	£572,000	-£15,500	19 Oct 2025	26 Mar 2026	158 Days
9 Alwin Court, Bedford, MK40 4SP	£525,000	£517,500	-£7,500	15 Jul 2025	20 Mar 2026	248 Days
43 Olivier Court, Union Street, Bedford, MK40 2UU	£180,000	£175,000	-£5,000	21 Oct 2025	17 Mar 2026	147 Days
9 Rutland Road, Bedford, MK40 1DG	£549,000	£520,000	-£29,000	21 Jul 2025	17 Mar 2026	239 Days
49 Denmark Street, Bedford, MK40 3TG	£300,000	£290,000	-£10,000	06 Oct 2025	06 Mar 2026	151 Days
12 Muscovy Mews, Biddenham, MK40 4WE	£148,000	£148,000	£0	21 Oct 2025	06 Mar 2026	136 Days
13 Beverley Crescent, Bedford, MK40 4BX	£650,000	£650,000	£0	03 May 2025	06 Mar 2026	307 Days
17 Dudley Street, Bedford, MK40 3TA	£315,000	£307,000	-£8,000	21 May 2025	27 Feb 2026	282 Days
127 Hurst Grove, Bedford, MK40 4DW	£380,000	£355,000	-£25,000	26 Sep 2025	27 Feb 2026	154 Days
19 St Pauls Road, Bedford, MK40 4NT	£250,000	£240,000	-£10,000	01 Jul 2025	20 Feb 2026	234 Days
114 Coventry Road, Bedford, MK40 4EH	£260,000	£255,000	-£5,000	17 Apr 2025	20 Feb 2026	309 Days
4 12 14 Charlbury Court, Merton Road, Bedford, MK40 3AE	£190,000	£185,000	-£5,000	17 Sep 2025	19 Feb 2026	155 Days
Flat 3, 1, Merton Road, Bedford, MK40 3AF	£250,000	£245,000	-£5,000	29 Jul 2025	17 Feb 2026	203 Days
34 Lacewing Drive, Bedford, MK40 4UP	£625,000	£625,000	£0	17 Sep 2025	16 Feb 2026	152 Days
61 Denmark Street, Bedford, MK40 3TG	£330,000	£327,500	-£2,500	23 Dec 2025	13 Feb 2026	52 Days
Flat 2, 25, Warwick Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2EE	£155,000	£155,000	£0	01 Jul 2025	12 Feb 2026	226 Days
19 Widecombe Close, Bedford, MK40 3BL	£310,000	£305,000	-£5,000	23 Dec 2025	12 Feb 2026	51 Days
6 Eider Grange, Biddenham, MK40 4UZ	£144,000	£144,000	£0	14 Aug 2025	11 Feb 2026	181 Days
9 Hickling Close, Bedford, MK40 4NA	£280,000	£280,000	£0	05 Aug 2025	10 Feb 2026	189 Days
67 Sovereigns Quay, Bedford, MK40 1TF	£240,000	£240,000	£0	04 Aug 2025	06 Feb 2026	186 Days

Most Expensive Streets in MK40 (Bedford)

Postcode	Street	Area	Average	No. of Sales
MK40 3QA	Rothsay Gardens	Bedford	£1,298,333	6
MK40 4AZ	Biddenham Turn	Bedford	£1,281,666	3
MK40 4AH	Bromham Road	Bedford	£1,117,500	4
MK40 4AT	Biddenham Turn	Bedford	£1,113,333	3
MK40 3PE	The Embankment	Bedford	£1,021,666	3
MK40 4FE	Carnoustie Drive	Bedford	£988,125	4
MK40 4AE	Day's Lane	Bedford	£986,055	9
MK40 4HX	Hampden Court	Bedford	£968,333	3
MK40 3SA	Shaftesbury Avenue	Bedford	£899,237	4
MK40 4FH	Prestwick Road	Bedford	£892,500	4

Least Expensive Streets in MK40 (Bedford)

Postcode	Street	Area	Average	No. of Sales
MK40 1AR	Merchant Place, Riverside Square	Bedford	£76,920	5
MK40 2UH	Aspley Court, Warwick Avenue	Bedford	£88,415	22
MK40 2UX	Linden Road	Bedford	£89,153	13
MK40 1DJ	Grafton Road	Bedford	£96,000	3
MK40 2SR	Harpur Street	Bedford	£102,000	3
MK40 1AT	Pilgrims House, Horne Lane	Bedford	£105,281	8
MK40 1NE	High Street	Bedford	£107,750	4
MK40 2SB	Tavistock Street	Bedford	£128,800	10
MK40 2TR	De Parys Avenue	Bedford	£133,083	6
MK40 2JR	Shakespeare Road	Bedford	£136,750	8