Postcode MK40 2AZ is located in an urban city, within the Harpur ward of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Harpur area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Harpur is £43,537 per year. The nearest station is Bedford located about 0.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Harpur has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,008 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Harpur has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.4% 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.
The average income per household in Harpur is £43,537 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 82 ft away from MK40 2AZ.
Harpur near MK40 2AZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Bedford located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bedford | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £256,250 in Harpur area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £800,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £401,525 |
| Flats | 41 | £147,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £337,500 |
| Terraced | 25 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in Harpur
In the MK40 2AZ postcode area, located within Harpur, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK40 2AZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 104,106 Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 2QH | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.4 mi | Howard Store | 24 Howard Avenue, Bedford, MK40 4EB | Walking directions to Howard Store |
| 0.4 mi | Comfort Supermarket | 5 North Parade, Bedford, MK40 1JF | Walking directions to Comfort Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | Greyfriars Food and Wine | 3 North Parade, Bedford, MK40 1JF | Walking directions to Greyfriars Food and Wine |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 90 Clapham Road, Bedford, MK41 7PJ | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Annual council tax rates for Bedford district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.