Postcode MK40 2HY 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 very high crime levels, with around 297.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.6× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Harpur is £43,537 per year. The nearest station is Bedford, about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bedford Park.
Harpur has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,056 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 6% most deprived areas in England.
Harpur has a very high crime rate, with approximately 297.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 38.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 221 ft away from MK40 2HY.
Harpur near MK40 2HY 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Bedford | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford |
| 0.8 mi | Bedford St Johns | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford St Johns |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bedford Park | Large | Walking directions to Bedford Park |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £278,000 (about £331 per square foot) in Harpur area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £1,025,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £418,000 | £331 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £345,000 | £336 |
| Terraced | 27 | £290,000 | £342 |
| Flats | 33 | £158,000 | £276 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £157,000 | £337,500 | £281,500 |
| 2026 | £787,500 | £175,000 | £340,000 | £325,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £254 | £319 | £336 |
| 2026 | £322 | £335 | £297 | £336 |
There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK40 2HY.
In the MK40 2HY postcode area, located within Harpur, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK40 2HY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 41 Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2RB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Ren Food & Wine | 92 Foster Hill Road, Bedford, MK40 2EU | Walking directions to Ren Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 105,107 Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2RR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.2 mi | Queens Corner Store | 93-95 Queen Street, Bedford, MK40 2HH | Walking directions to Queens Corner Store |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 5,7,9 St. Peter's Street, Bedford, MK40 2PN | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.
Elected local representatives for MK40 2HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Colleen Atkins
Harpur - Elected 4 May 2023
Zara Layne
Harpur - Elected 4 May 2023
Mohammad Yasin
Bedford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around MK40 2HY records about 298 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around MK40 2HY in Harpur is £278,000 (about £331 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to MK40 2HY, including Bedford School, Livingstone Primary School (Good) and Priory Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to MK40 2HY is Bedford, about 924 m away.
MK40 2HY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,056 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bedford covering MK40 2HY is Mohammad Yasin (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Colleen Atkins (Labour Party) and Zara Layne (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.