Cost of Living in MK43

Bedford

MK43 at a glance

Postcode district (MK43)
£391k
Median home price
2,945
Sales (last 5y)
+40%
vs national median
£183
Est. council tax / mo
7.3/10
Deprivation decile

Figures describe the MK43 postcode district as a whole — a guide to the area, not a valuation of any one home. Prices from HM Land Registry; council tax is an estimate (verify your exact band below). 2026/27 estimate using the Bedford average Band D rate published by MHCLG and an estimated band. Parish charges, discounts and premiums can change your bill.

House prices in MK43

Postcode district (MK43)

Median sale price over the last five years by property type, with how each compares to the national median.

Property typeMedian priceSales (5y)vs national
Detached£497,9951,238+£83k
Semi-detached£340,0001,022+£80k
Terraced£295,000585+£75k
Flat£205,000100−£25k

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0).

Council tax in MK43

Band C
Estimated band
£2,197
Estimated annual cost
£183
Monthly (approx)

Council-tax band is an estimate, not a verified per-address figure. Check the exact band on GOV.UK.

Affordability & area context

Postcode district (MK43)

MK43 sits at an average deprivation decile of 7.3 out of 10 (less deprived than the English average), based on the 35 neighbourhoods (LSOAs) it covers in the English Indices of Deprivation 2025. Homes here typically sell for 40% more than the national median.