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Bedford House Prices

The average house price in Bedford is £353,833 using HM Land Registry data.

The average property price increased by £30,345 (9.2%) over the last 5 years and increased by £6,066 (1.71%) over the last 12 months.

Over the last year, there were 777 residential property sales – a decrease of 260 transactions (-33.46%) relative to the previous year. The majority of house sales (207) were in the £242,000 - £324,000 range. Then came properties in the £324,000 - £406,000 range, where 199 were sold within this price bracket.

Excluding fall throughs, properties are taking an average of 68 days to sell (from being listed to completion) and the average difference between asking and sold prices is £-9,584 (-2%).

In Jul 2026, there were 181 new estate agency instructions, 123 agreed home sales and 144 property price reductions.

5-Year Average Property Prices in Bedford

9.2%

Property prices in Bedford increased by 9.2% in last 5 years.

The trend shows the general price tendency over the last 5 years, ignoring all month-to-month fluctuations where anomalies - typically over or underpriced property sales - can skew results. These monthly variations typically do not have any long-term relevance.

We have used linear regression method. The volume of sales in a month is used to put more weight on months with a larger number of properties sold. Additionally, weighting decreases the impact of months with low sales volumes as well as the most recent month - which may consist of incomplete data. Such months have a higher variation of average sale values which may conceal the underlying trend.

From a statistical perspective, we use the least squares method to fit the trend line and weights are equal to the volume of sales squared. The volume of sales is not shown explicitly in the above plot. Also note the time lag for HM Land Registry data to appear (typically 2 to 3 months).

Average Property Prices in Bedford Over the Last Year

1.71%

Property prices in Bedford increased by 1.71% in last 12 months.

The trend shows the general price tendency over the last 12 months, ignoring all month-to-month fluctuations where anomalies - typically over or underpriced property sales - can skew results. These monthly variations typically do not have any long-term relevance.

Property Market Heat Gauge for Bedford - Jul 2026

Our Property Market Heat Gauge looks at how long properties in your postcode district have been on the open market before being changed to sold 'Subject to Contract' ('STC') or 'Under Offer' on Rightmove (the UK's leading property portal).

At 61 to 80 days, the broad evidence suggests a slow moving market. This can often be due to estate agency over-valuations out of sync with the realities, a market slowdown or a combination of both. In such scenarios, some vendors may either choose to wait for the market to pick up (which may result in some relisting the property at a later date). Others simply reduce the price to a level that will entice more buyer interest or approach a sell house fast or auction company like Property Solvers.

Please note that this is not an indicator of how quickly property sales are taking to complete (i.e. to go through the whole conveyancing process). This measurement also does not take into account the risk of home sales falling through.

No. of New Instructions Over the Last 12 Months in Bedford

Using local estate agency reported data, this chart illustrates the number of properties that have come on to the market.

No. of Agreed Home Sales Over the Last 12 Months in Bedford

Using local estate agency reported data, this chart illustrates the number of property sales agreed. Note that these figures are not fully reflective of properties completed (sold and registered as such at HM Land Registry).

No. of Properties with Price Reductions in Bedford

Using local estate agency reported data, this chart illustrates the number of properties which have been seen their prices dropped (typically due to a lack of buyer interest).

Average Annual House Prices in the Bedford since 1995

Using HM Land Registry data, this chart displays average annual house prices in the Bedford area since 1995.

Recent Property Sales in Bedford

Address	Initial Price	Sold Price	Price Change	First Listed Date	Sold Date	Days to Sell
11 Millbrook Road, Bedford, MK42 9HJ	£260,000	£255,000	-£5,000	08 Dec 2025	21 May 2026	164 Days
12 Francis Groves Close, Bedford, MK41 7DH	£550,000	£550,000	£0	14 Nov 2025	20 May 2026	187 Days
7 Quantock Close, Bedford, MK41 9EW	£350,000	£338,000	-£12,000	19 Feb 2026	15 May 2026	85 Days
8 Lydford Close, Bedford, MK40 3AZ	£325,000	£325,000	£0	15 Jan 2026	15 May 2026	120 Days
29 Watercress Rise, Bedford, MK40 4US	£500,000	£480,000	-£20,000	13 Oct 2025	13 May 2026	212 Days
10 Franklyn Gardens, Bedford, MK40 4QD	£475,000	£475,000	£0	11 Feb 2026	08 May 2026	86 Days
9 The Sidings, Bedford, MK42 9NE	£325,000	£320,000	-£5,000	22 Oct 2025	08 May 2026	198 Days
105 Howbury Street, Bedford, MK40 3QT	£435,000	£425,000	-£10,000	15 Oct 2025	07 May 2026	204 Days
Flat 10, Newbury House Flats, Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2PD	£195,000	£190,000	-£5,000	21 Jan 2026	07 May 2026	106 Days
127 Dudley Street, Bedford, MK40 3SY	£370,000	£370,000	£0	19 May 2025	07 May 2026	353 Days
171 Harrowden Road, Bedford, MK42 0RU	£330,000	£325,000	-£5,000	20 Jan 2026	06 May 2026	106 Days
Flat 16, Haymarket Rise, Linden Road, Bedford, MK40 2FS	£230,000	£228,000	-£2,000	23 Dec 2025	05 May 2026	133 Days
11 Brook Street, Bedford, MK42 0QR	£310,000	£310,000	£0	12 Jan 2026	05 May 2026	113 Days
89 Curlew Crescent, Bedford, MK41 7HY	£400,000	£387,500	-£12,500	18 Sep 2025	01 May 2026	225 Days
38 Clytha Cottage, Cleat Hill, Bedford, MK41 8AN	£625,000	£610,000	-£15,000	17 Jun 2025	01 May 2026	318 Days
18 Gratton Road, Bedford, MK40 4EF	£260,000	£250,000	-£10,000	09 Jun 2025	01 May 2026	326 Days
45 Clarendon Street, Bedford, MK41 7SQ	£600,000	£575,000	-£25,000	10 Sep 2025	30 Apr 2026	232 Days
44 Hartington Street, Bedford, MK41 7RP	£290,000	£286,000	-£4,000	11 Aug 2025	29 Apr 2026	261 Days
32 Amberley Gardens, Bedford, MK40 3BT	£550,000	£520,000	-£30,000	05 Sep 2025	29 Apr 2026	236 Days
37 Hartshill, Bedford, MK41 9AL	£425,000	£425,000	£0	18 Feb 2026	24 Apr 2026	65 Days

Most Expensive Streets in Bedford

Postcode	Street	Area	Average	No. of Sales
MK40 3QA	Rothsay Gardens	Bedford	£1,298,333	6
MK40 4AZ	Biddenham Turn	Bedford	£1,281,666	3
MK40 4AH	Bromham Road	Bedford	£1,117,500	4
MK40 4AT	Biddenham Turn	Bedford	£1,113,333	3
MK40 4HX	Hampden Court	Bedford	£968,333	3
MK40 3PE	The Embankment	Bedford	£965,000	3
MK40 4AE	Day's Lane	Bedford	£930,500	9
MK40 3SA	Shaftesbury Avenue	Bedford	£912,390	5
MK41 8AN	Cleat Hill	Bedford	£870,000	3
MK40 3PS	Castle Road	Bedford	£853,750	4

Least Expensive Streets in Bedford

Postcode	Street	Area	Average	No. of Sales
MK42 0RL	Cardington Road	Bedford	£65,416	6
MK40 1AR	Merchant Place	Riverside Square	£81,350	4
MK40 2UH	Aspley Court	Warwick Avenue	£88,415	22
MK40 2UX	Linden Road	Bedford	£89,153	13
MK41 7AU	Aelfric Court	Dearne Walk	£93,300	5
MK40 1DJ	Grafton Road	Bedford	£96,000	3
MK41 7AT	Aelfric Court	Dearne Walk	£101,500	3
MK40 2SR	Harpur Street	Bedford	£102,000	3
MK40 1AT	Pilgrims House	Horne Lane	£105,281	8
MK40 1NE	High Street	Bedford	£107,750	4