South East

Bedford Property Market

House prices, market demand, and growth trends for Bedford. Powered by Land Registry sold prices and live market data.

Avg. House Price

£342,043

Market Conditions

Sellers' Market

Avg. Days to Sell

169 days

1-Year Growth

+0.8%

Local Agents

House Price Growth

Average sold prices in Bedford (MK area) based on Land Registry data.

+26.9% since Mar 2020Land Registry price paid data

1 Year

+0.8%

3 Years

+15.8%

5 Years

+20.7%

Market Demand

Supply and demand indicators for Bedford.

Currently For Sale

228

Active listings

Avg. Sales per Month

Based on recent completions

Months of Inventory

5.6

Balanced stock levels

Monthly Turnover

18%

Proportion of stock selling each month

Area Profile

Local area data for Bedford.

Crime Rating

Average crime

199 crimes per 1,000 residents

Area Insights

Degree holders: 39%
Vehicles per household: 1.3
Deprivation index: 18th percentile

Crime Breakdown

Violence and sexual offences33%

Anti-social behaviour15%

Public order8%

Vehicle crime7%

Criminal damage and arson7%

Property Mix

Housing stock composition in Bedford, based on Census data.

Detached34.1%

Semi-detached23.1%

Purpose-built flat19.4%

Terraced14.9%

Converted flat7.2%

Commercial building flat1.1%

Mobile/temporary0.1%

Local Agents

67 agents covering Bedford and the surrounding area, sorted by distance.

Showing 67 agents sorted by distance

Agency	Postcode	Distance
Absolute Estate & Letting Agents, Bedford	MK40 2QA	0.3 mi
Compass Elevation, Bedford	MK40 2QA	0.3 mi
Connells, Bedford	MK40 1LN	0.3 mi
haart, Bedford	MK40 1EZ	0.3 mi
Kit Ram Residential, Bedford	MK40 2QH	0.3 mi
Lane & Holmes, Bedford	MK40 1EZ	0.3 mi
Martin & Co, Bedford	MK40 1EZ	0.3 mi
Open House, Bedford	MK40 2QG	0.3 mi
Taylors Estate Agents, Bedford	MK40 1LN	0.3 mi
Urban & Rural, Bedford	MK40 2QH	0.3 mi
William H. Brown, Bedford	MK40 1LN	0.3 mi
Your Move, Bedford	MK40 1LN	0.3 mi
Fry Estate Agents, Bedford	MK40 3US	0.4 mi
Leaders Sales, Bedford	MK40 1NN	0.4 mi
Belvoir, Bedford	MK40 2RR	0.5 mi
home estate agents, Bedford	MK40 2RB	0.5 mi
Michael Graham, Bedford	MK40 2PN	0.5 mi
Artistry, Unique & Exclusive Homes, Bedford	MK40 2NN	0.6 mi
Price Wallace, Bedford	MK40 3JJ	0.6 mi
Cooper Beard Estate Agency Limited, Bedford	MK40 3JY	0.7 mi

Absolute Estate & Letting Agents, Bedford

MK40 2QA

0.3 mi

Compass Elevation, Bedford

MK40 2QA

0.3 mi

Connells, Bedford

MK40 1LN

0.3 mi

haart, Bedford

MK40 1EZ

0.3 mi

Kit Ram Residential, Bedford

MK40 2QH

0.3 mi

Lane & Holmes, Bedford

MK40 1EZ

0.3 mi

Martin & Co, Bedford

MK40 1EZ

0.3 mi

Open House, Bedford

MK40 2QG

0.3 mi

Taylors Estate Agents, Bedford

MK40 1LN

0.3 mi

Urban & Rural, Bedford

MK40 2QH

0.3 mi

William H. Brown, Bedford

MK40 1LN

0.3 mi

Your Move, Bedford

MK40 1LN

0.3 mi

Fry Estate Agents, Bedford

MK40 3US

0.4 mi

Leaders Sales, Bedford

MK40 1NN

0.4 mi

Belvoir, Bedford

MK40 2RR

0.5 mi

home estate agents, Bedford

MK40 2RB

0.5 mi

Michael Graham, Bedford

MK40 2PN

0.5 mi

Artistry, Unique & Exclusive Homes, Bedford

MK40 2NN

0.6 mi

Price Wallace, Bedford

MK40 3JJ

0.6 mi

Cooper Beard Estate Agency Limited, Bedford

MK40 3JY

0.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in Bedford?

The average house price in Bedford is currently £342,043, based on Land Registry sold price data. Get a more accurate figure for your specific property with a free Appraised valuation.

Is Bedford a buyers' or sellers' market in 2026?

Bedford is currently rated as a sellers' market. Properties take an average of 169 days to sell. There are 228 properties currently listed for sale.

How have house prices changed in Bedford?

Over the past year, average prices in Bedford have changed by +0.8%. Over five years, the change is +20.7%. These figures are based on Land Registry sold price data.

How long does it take to sell a house in Bedford?

Properties in Bedford currently take an average of 169 days to sell. There are 5.6 months of inventory on the market. These figures are based on live listing data.

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Bedford at a Glance

Postcode area: MK
Region: South East
Avg. house price: £342,043
Days to sell: 169
1yr growth: +0.8%
5yr growth: +20.7%

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Market data from Property Data API. House price growth based on Land Registry price paid data. Agent count based on Appraised registered agents. Market data last updated: 10 March 2026.