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House prices in Bedford
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in Bedford have risen sharply over the past year — up +6.7% to a typical £332,893, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £349,950.
That's 23% above the UK average of £271,295.
Bedford house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Bedford
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £566,385 ▲ +6.6%
- Semi-detached £349,950 ▲ +7.9%
- Terraced £277,988 ▲ +7.3%
- Flat £160,809 ▲ +3.0%
Recent sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | 83 GOLD FURLONG, MK43 0ED | £373,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 15 HUCKLE GREEN, MK43 2AP | £367,500 |
| Apr 2026 | 9 MEADFOOT PLACE, MK41 7GH | £305,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 73 GREENFIELD ROAD, MK45 5DR | £650,000 |
| Apr 2026 | THE OLD HAY BARNS SHRUBBERY LANE, MK44 2PH | £575,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 62 CHURCH ROAD, MK44 3PU | £490,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 22 SPRINGFIELD DRIVE, MK43 8LE | £475,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 4 GLENEAGLES CLOSE, MK40 4GZ | £462,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 94 STATION ROAD, MK45 1LA | £272,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 23 TOWNS END ROAD, MK44 1HY | £280,000 |
Affordability
A typical home in Bedford costs 8.4× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Bedford ranks nationally →
Bedford is the 127th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 69,776 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Bedford.
- Most common rating C
- Rated A-C 55.5%
- Median floor area 79 m²
- Median annual energy cost £751
- Most common era England and Wales: 1967-1975
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Slough £329,713
- House prices in Southend-on-Sea £328,939
- House prices in Wiltshire £327,384
- House prices in Thurrock £327,028
- House prices in Dorset £326,381
- House prices in South Gloucestershire £340,401
- House prices in Milton Keynes £324,767
- House prices in Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole £315,473
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Bedford?
- The average house price in Bedford is £332,893, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in Bedford changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Bedford have risen +6.7% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Bedford by property type?
- Latest average prices in Bedford:
- detached homes: £566,385
- semi-detached homes: £349,950
- terraced homes: £277,988
- flats: £160,809
- Is Bedford affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Bedford costs 8.4× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Bedford ranks nationally.
- Is Bedford an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Bedford costs £332,893 — 23% more than the UK average of £271,295. Bedford is the 127th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Bedford?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Bedford's average of £332,893, expect roughly £500–£750 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £850–£1,300 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Bedford?
- On a typical Bedford sale at £332,893, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £4,000–£6,000, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Bedford?
- Moving home in Bedford typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.