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About

Bedford is a district located in the East of England, covering an area of approximately 476 square kilometers. It includes the town of Bedford, the administrative center, along with several surrounding villages. The district lies along the River Great Ouse, which has historically influenced its development. The area features a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with farmland and green spaces making up a significant portion of the land.

The district is known for its transport links, with the A421 and A6 roads connecting it to nearby cities like Milton Keynes and Cambridge. Bedford also has a railway station providing direct services to London. The area has a range of educational institutions, including the University of Bedfordshire. Local attractions include Bedford Park and the Higgins Art Gallery, offering cultural and recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.

Area overview

On average Bedford has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Bedford is £50,153 per year. There are 84 schools in Bedford: 54 primary (3 Outstanding and 44 Good) and 13 secondary (1 Outstanding and 7 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Bedford Population

185,225

Population density

388.8 per km²

Demographics

British

118,779

64.13%

Other White

18,906

10.21%

Indian

10,074

5.44%

African

5,448

2.94%

Pakistani

5,297

2.86%

Total population: 185,224

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

23,605

31.49%

Owns outright

23,359

31.17%

Private landlord or letting agency

12,905

17.22%

Other social rented

10,418

13.9%

Social rents from council

1,782

2.38%

Total households: 74,949

Property prices in Bedford

Based on 2,139 recent sales, the median property price is £343,000 in Bedford area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,000 up to £3,650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bedford over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	712	£488,250	£325,000	£409,500	£606,249	£925,000
Flats	285	£180,000	£88,000	£147,500	£225,000	£300,000
Semi-Detached	644	£338,250	£230,113	£295,000	£375,000	£534,250
Terraced	498	£290,000	£200,850	£255,000	£335,000	£420,749

10 years median price trend in Bedford

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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