Postcode MK40 2JT 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 280.2 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 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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 280.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 80.0% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK40 2JT.
Harpur near MK40 2JT 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 |
| 0.9 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 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 2JT 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 2JT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Queens Corner Store | 93-95 Queen Street, Bedford, MK40 2HH | Walking directions to Queens Corner Store |
| 0.1 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 105,107 Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2RR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
| 0.1 mi | Roff Avenue Stores | 28 Roff Avenue, Bedford, MK41 7TQ | Walking directions to Roff Avenue Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Ren Food & Wine | 92 Foster Hill Road, Bedford, MK40 2EU | Walking directions to Ren Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 41 Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2RB | Walking directions to Londis |
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.