Postcode insights

MK41 7NX

Brickhill Drive

Harpur

Interactive map showing MK41 7NX and surrounding area

Detailed insights for MK41 7NX

Overview

Postcode MK41 7NX 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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below 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 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bedford Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Harpur has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near MK41 7NX.

Flood risk

No risk

Harpur near MK41 7NX 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for MK41 7NX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Bedford

N/A

Walking directions to Bedford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for MK41 7NX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBedford ParkLargeWalking directions to Bedford Park

Area Profile

Population
265
Population density
2,837.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.17(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.43(+111%)
Vehicle crime
6.74(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.9(-7%)
Burglary
2.53(-9%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
190
71.43%
Other White
33
12.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
3.76%
Irish
8
3.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.63%
Total population: 266

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
30.22%
No qualifications
40
17.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
17.33%
Level 3 (A level)
30
13.33%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.22%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
51.72%
Owns with a mortgage
37
31.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
10.34%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.59%
Shared ownership
2
1.72%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Harpur

Median price£278,000
Price per sq ft£331
Sales (last 12 months)91
Typical range (middle 50%)£191K – £360K

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.

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£418,000£331
Semi-Detached20£345,000£336
Terraced27£290,000£342
Flats33£158,000£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£281,500
2026£787,500£175,000£340,000£325,000
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£336
2026£322£335£297£336
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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK41 7NX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK41 7NX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Feb 2025174, Brickhill Drive, Bedford, MK41 7NXDetachedFreehold£290,000
16 May 202527, Cotman Close, Bedford, MK41 7NLSemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
01 Aug 20254, Romney Walk, Bedford, MK41 7LUDetachedFreehold£325,000
17 Oct 202537, Turner Way, Bedford, MK41 7LRDetachedFreehold£360,000
08 Aug 202528, Wedgwood Road, Bedford, MK41 7NWSemi-DetachedFreehold£307,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for MK41 7NX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryEdith Cavell Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableBedford Modern SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryLivingstone Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK41 7NX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for MK41 7NX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miLondis39 Stanley Street, Bedford, MK41 7RWWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miEuro StoresStanley Street, Bedford, MK41 7RWWalking directions to Euro Stores
0.5 miRoff Avenue Stores28 Roff Avenue, Bedford, MK41 7TQWalking directions to Roff Avenue Stores
0.5 miTesco Express117 Brickhill Drive, Bedford, MK41 7QFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miQueens Corner Store93-95 Queen Street, Bedford, MK40 2HHWalking directions to Queens Corner Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bedford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,567
Band B£1,829
Band C£2,090
Band D£2,351
Band E£2,873
Band F£3,396
Band G£3,918
Band H£4,702

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 7NX, 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 010BE01017498
Police ForceBedfordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about MK41 7NX

Is MK41 7NX (Harpur) safe?

The area around MK41 7NX records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 7NX?

The median sale price around MK41 7NX in Harpur is £278,000 (about £331 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near MK41 7NX?

There are 13 schools close to MK41 7NX, including Edith Cavell Primary School (Good), Bedford Modern School and Livingstone Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to MK41 7NX?

The closest station to MK41 7NX is Bedford, about 1,543 m away.

How deprived is the area around MK41 7NX?

MK41 7NX scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 22,862 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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Data Sources

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.