Houses for sale in Bedford, Bedfordshire


House Prices in Bedford

Properties in Bedford have an average house price of £374k and had 9,242 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Bedford is an area in Bedfordshire with 100,400 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £2.65M.


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Property price trends in Bedford

According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Bedford sold for £388,944 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 127,538 sales logged over the past 31 years.

Prices have continued to climb over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £365,840, that's a rise of roughly 6.3%.

Looking back five years, average prices are up about 9.6% since 2021, a gain of around £34,227 in cash terms.

Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £287,369, so the typical sold price has climbed about 35.3% since then, roughly 3.1% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 3.9%.

Frequently asked questions about Bedford


What is the average price for a property for sale in Bedford?

The average price for a property for sale in Bedford is £374,112. This amount is 0.66% higher than the average price in Bedfordshire. There are more than 10,000 property listings for sale in Bedford.


What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Bedford?

The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Bedford are Toddington at an average of £654,353, Wyboston at an average of £554,230 and Aspley And Woburn at an average of £551,250.


What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Bedford?

The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Bedford are Cauldwell at an average of £245,610, Kingsbrook at an average of £259,888 and Harpur at an average of £263,365.


Which train stations are available in or near Bedford?

Some of the train stations available in or near Bedford are Bedford St.Johns, Bedford Midland and Kempston Hardwick.


Property Price Paid in Bedford by Year

The average sold property price by year was:

Year Average Sold Price Price Change
Sold Properties More information
2026 £388,944
Price increase
1%
210 Properties
2025 £383,731
Price increase
3%
3,029 Properties
2024 £371,235
Price increase
1%
3,227 Properties
2023 £365,840
Price decrease
-2%
2,776 Properties
2022 £374,784
Price increase
5%
3,629 Properties
2021 £354,717
Price increase
6%
4,937 Properties
2020 £334,011
Price increase
4%
3,931 Properties
2019 £321,788
Price decrease
-1%
4,497 Properties
2018 £323,673
Price increase
4%
4,510 Properties
2017 £311,575
Price increase
8%
4,509 Properties
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

Property Price per Property Type in Bedford

Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.

The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:

Property Type Average Sold Price Sold Properties
Semi Detached House £352,772.00 3,046 Semi Detached Houses
Terraced House £291,900.00 2,397 Terraced Houses
Detached House £547,346.00 2,709 Detached Houses
Flat £183,998.00 1,090 Flats
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

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