Postcode MK41 7LJ 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60.7 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 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Harpur has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 22,862 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Harpur has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 60.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 MK41 7LJ.
Harpur near MK41 7LJ 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Bedford | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford |
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 MK41 7LJ postcode area, located within Harpur, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK41 7LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 39 Stanley Street, Bedford, MK41 7RW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Euro Stores | Stanley Street, Bedford, MK41 7RW | Walking directions to Euro Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Roff Avenue Stores | 28 Roff Avenue, Bedford, MK41 7TQ | Walking directions to Roff Avenue Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Queens Corner Store | 93-95 Queen Street, Bedford, MK40 2HH | Walking directions to Queens Corner Store |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's Local | 105,107 Tavistock Street, Bedford, MK40 2RR | Walking directions to Sainsbury's Local |
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.