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MK41 7LG

Clapham Road

Harpur

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Detailed insights for MK41 7LG

Overview

Postcode MK41 7LG is located in an urban city, within the Harpur area of Bedford in the East of England region, and forms part of the Harpur area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Harpur is £43,537 per year. The median sale price in Harpur is £285,500 (around £330 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £190,625 and £360,000. The nearest station is Bedford, about 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
24.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Harpur has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,225 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Harpur has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

24.6%

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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Harpur is £43,537 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from MK41 7LG.

Flood risk

No risk

Harpur near MK41 7LG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Bedford located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for MK41 7LG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Bedford

N/A

Walking directions to Bedford
1 mi

Bedford St Johns

N/A

Walking directions to Bedford St Johns

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
252
Population density
10,080 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.62(-44%)
Public order
5.03(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.19(-64%)
Vehicle crime
3.36(-24%)
Burglary
3.36(+21%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
130
51.79%
Other White
41
16.33%
Bangladeshi
11
4.38%
Indian
11
4.38%
African
10
3.98%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
35.87%
No qualifications
43
19.28%
Level 3 (A level)
29
13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
10.31%
Apprenticeship
21
9.42%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
44.93%
Other social rented
28
20.29%
Owns with a mortgage
22
15.94%
Owns outright
20
14.49%
Social rents from council
6
4.35%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Harpur

Median price: £285,500
Price per sq ft: £330
Sales (last 12 months): 98
Typical range (middle 50%): £191K – £360K

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £285,500 (about £330 per square foot) in Harpur area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £1,025,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Harpur over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£385,050£345
Semi-Detached21£365,000£329
Terraced33£290,000£338
Flats33£158,500£276

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Harpur

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harpur.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£278,000
2026£575,000£170,000£365,000£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Harpur.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harpur.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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£340
2026£363£289£329£332
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Harpur.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Harpur in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK41 7LG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK41 7LG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Mar 20262, Old Mews, 1, Clarendon Street, Bedford, MK41 7DPFlatsFreehold£175,000
06 Mar 2026Flat 4, 24 - 26, Clapham Road, Bedford, MK41 7PPFlatsLeasehold£135,000
14 Aug 202516, Clapham Road, Bedford, MK41 7PPSemi-DetachedFreehold£698,000
08 Jul 2026Flat 7, Centurion Court, 163, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2SDFlatsLeasehold£360,000
12 May 2026Flat 4, Centurion Court, 163, Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2SDFlatsLeasehold£223,000

Schools

In the MK41 7LG postcode area, located within Harpur, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for MK41 7LG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryLivingstone Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.2 miNot applicablePolam SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableBedford Greenacre Independent SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of MK41 7LG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for MK41 7LG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSainsbury's Local105,107 Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2RRWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.2 miQueens Corner Store93-95 Queen Street, Bedford, MK40 2HHWalking directions to Queens Corner Store
0.2 miLondis39 Stanley Street, Bedford, MK41 7RWWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miEuro StoresStanley Street, Bedford, MK41 7RWWalking directions to Euro Stores
0.2 miRoff Avenue Stores28 Roff Avenue, Bedford, MK41 7TQWalking directions to Roff Avenue Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bedford district.

Band A£1,648
Band B£1,922
Band C£2,197
Band D£2,472
Band E£3,021
Band F£3,570
Band G£4,120
Band H£4,943

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for MK41 7LG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Colleen Atkins

Harpur - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Zara Layne

Harpur - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Mohammad Yasin

Bedford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

DistrictBedfordE06000055
Parliamentary ConstituencyBedfordE14001084
WardHarpurE05014502
ParishBedford, unparished areaE43000273
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HarpurE02003625
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bedford 010DE01017500
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about MK41 7LG

Is MK41 7LG (Harpur) safe?

The area around MK41 7LG records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.

What is the average house price near MK41 7LG?

The median sale price around MK41 7LG in Harpur is £285,500 (about £330 per square foot) based on 98 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near MK41 7LG?

There are 16 schools close to MK41 7LG, including Livingstone Primary School (Good), Polam School and Bedford Greenacre Independent School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to MK41 7LG?

The closest station to MK41 7LG is Bedford, about 797 m away.

How deprived is the area around MK41 7LG?

MK41 7LG scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,225 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents MK41 7LG (Harpur) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bedford covering MK41 7LG 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).