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Greyfriars

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About

Greyfriars ward occupies a central part of Bedford, situated directly north of the River Great Ouse. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. Its streets are arranged in a dense grid pattern, creating a settled urban neighbourhood. The ward's southern boundary is defined by the river and its associated embankment paths.

The historic Greyfriars Bedford Free School, founded in the 19th century, is a notable local institution. The area includes several small local businesses and convenience shops catering to residents. A network of pedestrian routes connects the ward to the town centre and the main railway station, which lies just to the east. The presence of the river provides a consistent green corridor through this part of town.

Area overview

On average Greyfriars has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 28.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Greyfriars is £50,852 per year. The median sale price in Greyfriars is £185,000 (around £248 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £160,000 and £244,500. There are 1 schools in Greyfriars: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
28.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Greyfriars

Median price: £185,000
Price per sq ft: £248
Sales (last 12 months): 24
Typical range (middle 50%): £160K – £245K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £248 per square foot) in Greyfriars area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £520,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Greyfriars over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£520,000£252
Terraced4£229,550£245
Flats19£170,000£246

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Greyfriars

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greyfriars.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£127,500£195,250
2017£219,000£188,000
2018£158,125£192,500
2019£154,000£190,000
2020£147,500£190,000
2021£138,000£211,500
2022£174,000£168,000
2023£167,000£220,000
2024£165,000£212,500
2025£160,000£213,000
2026£170,000£392,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greyfriars.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greyfriars.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£269£222
2017£376£205
2018£263£202
2019£243£207
2020£216£203
2021£244£198
2022£265£263
2023£255£304
2024£255£199
2025£248£256
2026£288£255
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greyfriars.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Greyfriars in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bedford district.

Band A£1,648
Band B£1,922
Band C£2,197
Band D£2,472
Band E£3,021
Band F£3,570
Band G£4,120
Band H£4,943

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Greyfriars ward.

Local councillors

Ben Foley

Greyfriars - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party