Postcode MK41 7NZ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 7 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 an average crime rate, with approximately 54.8 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 7NZ.
Harpur near MK41 7NZ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Bedford | N/A | Walking directions to Bedford |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £418,000 | £331 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £345,000 | £336 |
| Terraced | 27 | £290,000 | £342 |
| Flats | 33 | £158,000 | £276 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near MK41 7NZ.
In the MK41 7NZ postcode area, located within Harpur, there are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of MK41 7NZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 39 Stanley Street, Bedford, MK41 7RW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Euro Stores | Stanley Street, Bedford, MK41 7RW | Walking directions to Euro Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Roff Avenue Stores | 28 Roff Avenue, Bedford, MK41 7TQ | Walking directions to Roff Avenue Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | 98 Clapham Road, Bedford, MK41 7PJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.5 mi | Queens Corner Store | 93-95 Queen Street, Bedford, MK40 2HH | Walking directions to Queens Corner Store |
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.
Elected local representatives for MK41 7NZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Colleen Atkins
Harpur - Elected 4 May 2023
Zara Layne
Harpur - Elected 4 May 2023
Mohammad Yasin
Bedford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around MK41 7NZ 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.
The median sale price around MK41 7NZ in Harpur is £278,000 (about £331 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to MK41 7NZ, including Edith Cavell Primary School (Good), Bedford Modern School and Livingstone Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to MK41 7NZ is Bedford, about 1,433 m away.
MK41 7NZ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Bedford covering MK41 7NZ 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).
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.