Postcode MK40 2EE 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.1 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 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Harpur has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,053 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Harpur has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.6% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 186 ft away from MK40 2EE.
Harpur near MK40 2EE 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bedford | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford |
| 0.9 mi | Bedford St Johns | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford St Johns |
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 2EE postcode area, located within Harpur, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK40 2EE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 105,107 Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2RR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 104,106 Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 2QH | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Queens Corner Store | 93-95 Queen Street, Bedford, MK40 2HH | Walking directions to Queens Corner Store |
| 0.2 mi | Mathco | 56 Bromham Road, Bedford, MK40 2QG | Walking directions to Mathco |
| 0.2 mi | Comfort Supermarket | 5 North Parade, Bedford, MK40 1JF | Walking directions to Comfort Supermarket |
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.