Postcode MK40 2UD 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 318.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Harpur is £41,800 per year. The nearest station is Bedford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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 318.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 69.3% 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 of residents in Harpur is £41,800 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 271 ft away from MK40 2UD.
Harpur near MK40 2UD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £256,500 in Harpur area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £990,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £435,500 |
| Flats | 42 | £161,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £380,000 |
| Terraced | 27 | £285,000 |
10 years price trend in Harpur
In the MK40 2UD postcode area, located within Harpur, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.