The UK Postcode Database

MK40 3QB

a postcode in Bedford

Introduced in January 1980
MK40 3QB Normal (geographic) postcodes Large user postcodes

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Streets Associated with MK40 3QB

Rothsay Gardens - 35 properties, USRN 27301199

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.1387 / 52°8'19"N

Longitude: -0.4584 / 0°27'30"W

UTM Reference: 30U 673932 5779513

OS Easting: 505603

OS Northing: 250054

OS Grid: TL056500

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR G1Z.YRV

Mapcode Global: VHFQ8.0HJT

Open Location Code: 9C4X4GQR+FM

Maidenhead Locator System: IO92sd43

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: C1

  • urban city or town
  • a town or city, surrounded by populated countryside

ONS Population Classification: 6c2

  • Baseline UK
  • Multicultural Inner Suburbs
  • Semi-Detached Family Renters

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 13934 / 32844

  • 5th decile
  • slightly more deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for MK40 3QB on Tuesday 30 June 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 02:38
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 03:56
Sunrise 04:44
Transit (sun is at its highest) 13:05
Sunset 21:26
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:14
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:32
Hours of daylight today04:14 to 21:56
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
21:56 to 04:15
Moon Phase Waning Gibbous
Moon Sets 03:27
Moon Rises 21:22

For a full sun and moon calendar for MK40 3QB, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in MK40 3QB

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
9 July 2024 Flat 2, 14 Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £116,500
30 August 2022 Flat 6, 14 Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £180,000
1 September 2020 Flat 1, 14 Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £225,000
3 January 2020 8 Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Detached Freehold £1,400,000
6 July 2018 Flat 3, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £230,000
31 March 2016 Flat 1, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £80,000
4 February 2016 Flat 3, 14 Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £135,000
15 July 2015 Flat 7, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £120,000
21 October 2014 Flat 4, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £135,000
31 January 2014 Flat 4, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £122,500
23 September 2013 Flat 3, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £153,000
28 March 2013 Flat 1, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £69,000
27 January 2012 Flat 3, 14 Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £106,000
5 July 2011 Flat 2, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £109,000
11 January 2011 Flat 9, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £111,000
23 August 2010 Flat 10, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £113,500
2 October 2009 Flat 4, 14 Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £125,000
30 September 2008 Flat 6, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £92,000
13 June 2007 Flat 6, 14 Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £162,000
31 August 2006 2a Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Semi-detached Freehold £525,000
26 May 2006 Flat 6, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £118,500
31 March 2006 14a Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £375,000
21 December 2005 Flat 6, 14 Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £127,000
15 October 2004 Flat 10, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £92,000
6 July 2004 Flat 6, 14 Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £110,000
28 May 2004 Flat 3, 14 Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £102,995
24 April 2003 Flat 6, 14 Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £103,450
2 January 2003 Flat 4, 14 Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £100,000
28 June 2002 Flat 16, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £74,995
28 March 2002 Flat 14, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £65,000
7 March 2002 Flat 7, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £74,950
21 December 2001 10 Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Detached Freehold £500,000
26 September 2001 Flat 4, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £83,000
6 July 2001 Flat 1, 14 Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £94,000
29 June 2001 Flat 16, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £56,000
25 May 2001 Flat 1, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £36,000
18 May 2001 Flat 2, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £57,000
18 August 2000 Flat 4, 14 Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £54,000
4 August 2000 Flat 14, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £50,000
26 July 2000 Flat 3, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £90,000
23 June 2000 Flat 13, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £53,000
9 June 2000 Flat 4, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £66,000
19 May 2000 Flat 8, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £65,995
1 February 2000 10 Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Detached Freehold £350,000
10 December 1999 Flat 9, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £47,250
15 October 1999 Flat 7, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £52,950
20 July 1999 12 Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Detached Freehold £290,000
26 April 1999 Flat 6, 14 Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £37,000
26 February 1999 Flat 3, 14 Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £37,500
31 July 1998 Flat 2, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £42,950
30 June 1998 Flat 4, 14 Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £41,995
30 January 1998 Flat 8, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £45,000
28 November 1997 Flat 15, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £31,000
31 October 1997 Flat 16, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £38,500
19 August 1997 Flat 3, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £79,500
25 July 1997 Flat 9, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £36,500
9 July 1997 Flat 1, 14 Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Detached Freehold £150,000
19 December 1996 Flat 1, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £16,000
6 November 1996 Flat 6, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £30,000
29 March 1996 Flat 10, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £35,000
19 May 1995 Flat 8, Underwood House, 4, Rothsay Gardens, Bedford MK40 3QB Flat/apartment Leasehold £36,000

Key to property sale icons:

First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
Subsequent sale of existing property.
Standard sale at market value to private individual.
Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for MK40 3QB

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Bedford

MP

Mohammad Yasin Labour

Bedford Borough Council
Unitary Authority ward (UTW)

Castle & Newnham

Councillors

Lucy Bywater Green Party (E&W)

Paul Edmonds Green Party (E&W)

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for MK40 3QB

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00088215 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 21 March 2021 ONS
E01017469 Bedford 012D Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E01034418 Bedford 012G Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 21 March 2021 ONS
E02003627 Bedford 012 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E05014494 Castle & Newnham Electoral Wards/Divisions Administrative/Electoral 4 May 2023 DLUHC
E06000055 Bedford Unitary Authorities Administrative 1 April 2009 DLUHC
E12000006 East of England Regions Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E14001084 Bedford Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies Electoral 4 July 2024 LGBC
E23000026 Bedfordshire Police Force Areas Other 1 January 2009 Home Office
E30000166 Bedford Travel to Work Areas Other 31 July 2015 ONS
E33023495 Workplace Zones Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E37000057 South East Midlands Local Enterprise Partnerships Other 1 April 2020 BEIS
E38000249 NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB - M1J4Y Sub Integrated Care Board Locations Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E40000007 East of England NHS England Regions Health 1 April 2019 ODS
E43000273 Bedford, unparished area Non-Civil Parished Areas Census 1 April 2020 ONS
E54000024 NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board Integrated Care Boards Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E56000035 East of England Cancer Alliances Health 1 April 2024 NHS England
E63010690 Bedford Built Up Areas Census 17 April 2024 OS
E65000001 England Non-National Park Area England Non-National Park Area Census 27 February 2023 ONS
E92000001 England Country Administrative 1 January 2009 ONS

All public sector data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v2.0.

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