Property profile

Flat 252, Clapham Road

Map showing Flat 2, 52, Clapham Road, Bedford

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£155,000

Flats sold in Harpur

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold19 Jul 2017
£132,500Change since last sale: +£21,000 (+16%)
Annualised change
+1.6% per yearBedford annualised change (flats) since 2017: +1.3% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £258 per sq ft
£280 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£22 per sq ft (+8.4%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Harpur
£165,000Estimate vs local median: −£11,000 (−6.9%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Semi-Detached
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area51 m² / 549 sq ft
Rooms3 habitable / 3 heated
Floor level1
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection13 Oct 2016

Sales history

DatePriceChange
19 Jul 2017£132,500+741%
05 Dec 1995£15,750-

Local market

Property prices in Harpur

Median price: £278,000
Price per sq ft: £328
Sales (last 12 months): 99
Typical range (middle 50%): £183K – £360K

Based on 99 recent sales, the median property price is £278,000 (about £328 per square foot) in Harpur area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £1,025,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harpur over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£402,525£338
Semi-Detached19£380,000£329
Terraced35£288,700£338
Flats35£165,000£258

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Harpur

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harpur.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265,530£120,000£280,000£202,000
2017£275,000£128,498£450,000£235,000
2018£397,500£160,000£300,000£230,000
2019£266,500£140,000£300,000£265,250
2020£340,750£135,000£325,000£215,000
2021£305,000£169,000£325,000£262,500
2022£387,500£155,250£361,000£293,500
2023£345,000£149,250£359,750£295,000
2024£424,000£155,000£433,750£312,500
2025£401,525£157,500£337,500£278,000
2026£575,000£170,500£390,000£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harpur.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harpur.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£294£222£228£243
2017£297£258£291£272
2018£289£286£301£294
2019£276£250£281£281
2020£286£220£264£266
2021£265£292£296£287
2022£345£290£322£314
2023£331£253£320£322
2024£279£282£297£336
2025£330£256£319£340
2026£363£283£329£334
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harpur.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Harpur in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK41 7PW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK41 7PW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Aug 202541A - 41B, Warwick Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2EGFlatsLeasehold£158,000
20 Mar 2026Flat 10, Cornwall House, 32, Warwick Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2FQFlatsLeasehold£235,000
07 Jul 2025Flat 11, Pembroke Court, 30, Warwick Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2FQFlatsLeasehold£240,000
03 Jun 202621, Linden Court, Linden Road, Bedford, MK40 2DGFlatsLeasehold£73,000
01 Jun 202613, Linden Court, Linden Road, Bedford, MK40 2DGFlatsLeasehold£165,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
40A, Clapham Road, BedfordLeasehold24 m²£54,000 (2014)
40B, Clapham Road, BedfordLeasehold50 m²£64,000 (2013)
40C Clapham Road, BedfordLeasehold27 m²£59,000 (2014)
40D Clapham Road, BedfordLeasehold42 m²£84,500 (2013)
40E, Clapham Road, BedfordLeasehold29 m²£8,750 (1997)
40G, Clapham Road, BedfordLeasehold32 m²£90,000 (2022)
40H, Clapham Road, BedfordLeasehold51 m²£50,000 (2001)
40I, Clapham Road, BedfordLeasehold46 m²£64,000 (2003)
40J Clapham Road, BedfordLeasehold29 m²£80,000 (2022)
40K, Clapham Road, BedfordLeasehold33 m²£39,000 (2000)

Area insights for MK41 7PW

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Overview

Postcode MK41 7PW is located in an urban city, within the Harpur area of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Harpur area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Harpur is £43,537 per year. The median sale price in Harpur is £278,000 (around £328 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £183,000 and £360,000. The nearest station is Bedford, about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
28.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Harpur has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,225 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Harpur has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.8%

Approximately 28.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Harpur is £43,537 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 58 ft away from MK41 7PW.

Flood risk

No risk

Harpur near MK41 7PW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bedford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for MK41 7PW
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bedford

N/A

Walking directions to Bedford

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
180
Population density
12,244.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.62(-44%)
Public order
5.03(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.19(-64%)
Vehicle crime
3.36(-24%)
Burglary
3.36(+21%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
87
47.28%
Other White
44
23.91%
Other
10
5.43%
African
8
4.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
4.35%
Total population: 184

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
52
32.5%
No qualifications
33
20.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
14.37%
Level 3 (A level)
21
13.12%
Apprenticeship
14
8.75%
Total 16+ residents: 160

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
45.76%
Other social rented
29
24.58%
Owns outright
17
14.41%
Owns with a mortgage
12
10.17%
Social rents from council
5
4.24%
Total households: 118

Schools

In the MK41 7PW postcode area, located within Harpur, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.

Nearby schools for MK41 7PW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miPrimaryLivingstone Primary SchoolFoundation school
0.2 miNot applicablePolam SchoolOther independent school
0.3 miPrimaryEdith Cavell Primary SchoolFoundation school

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of MK41 7PW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for MK41 7PW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSainsbury's Local105,107 Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2RRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.3 miLondis39 Stanley Street, Bedford, MK41 7RWWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miQueens Corner Store93-95 Queen Street, Bedford, MK40 2HHWalking directions to Queens Corner Store
0.3 miEuro StoresStanley Street, Bedford, MK41 7RWWalking directions to Euro Stores
0.3 miCostcutter104,106 Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 2QHWalking directions to Costcutter