Postcode district
MK40: house prices and neighbourhoods
The MK40 postcode district (Bedford): 930 live postcodes across 7 neighbourhoods, with official figures as of 2 November 2026.
Typical house price
£375,000
Median of 90 resales of existing houses in MK40, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Typical flat price
£200,000
Median of 33 resales of existing flats in MK40, Sep 2025 to Sep 2026.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Neighbourhoods in MK40
| Neighbourhood | Council | Typical house | Typical flat | Affluence today | Signs of gentrification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bromham & Biddenham | Bedford | £395,000 | £219,000 | Affluent | Few signs |
| Castle & Kingsway | Bedford | £385,000 | £175,000 | Middle income | Moving the other way |
| De Parys | Bedford | £435,000 | £173,500 | Middle income | Mixed signs |
| Harpur | Bedford | £320,750 | £150,000 | Below average income | Mixed signs |
| Kingsbrook | Bedford | £275,000 | £148,000 | Below average income | Some signs |
| Newnham | Bedford | £341,500 | – | Middle income | Mixed signs |
| Queens Park | Bedford | £295,000 | £156,000 | Below average income | Few signs |
Each neighbourhood's figures are the median resale prices of houses and flats, Affluence today and the gentrification indication from its own page.
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