Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · Excludes most recent 3 months (reporting lag)
Property Market Overview — Bedford's market has been active over the past five years, with over 20,800 transactions recorded. The median price of £340,000 sits notably below the mean of £452,385, reflecting a market where most sales cluster at lower values but occasional high-value properties pull the average up. The town functions as a diverse residential centre with demand spanning multiple property types.
Property Types and Price Differences — Detached homes command the highest prices at nearly £534,000, roughly 2.8 times the cost of flats, which average under £191,000. Semi-detached properties sit comfortably in the mid-range at £345,000, while terraced houses at £287,000 offer more affordable options. The spread reflects a tiered market where buyers can access substantially different price points depending on property structure.
Price Trends Over Time — The five-year picture shows a significant decline of 24.3%, with prices peaking in 2022 at £547,770 before falling steadily. The most recent 12-month average of £323,750 represents a substantial drop from earlier years, positioning current prices well below the five-year mean.
What Stands Out — The gap between detached homes and flats is particularly pronounced, suggesting distinct market segments with little middle ground. Recent price volatility, especially the sharp dip in 2026 data, indicates shifting market conditions that merit close attention from those tracking local trends.
| Street | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| High Street | 536 | £446,936 |
| Bedford Road | 333 | £572,254 |
| Station Road | 97 | £412,365 |
| Ampthill Road | 95 | £880,056 |
| Meadow Road | 87 | £354,948 |
| George Street | 83 | £411,526 |
| Palgrave Road | 82 | £178,405 |
| Church Road | 78 | £603,142 |
| Peregrine Way | 75 | £445,223 |
| Warwick Avenue | 72 | £250,872 |
| Date | Address | Postcode | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 7A Hornes End Road | MK45 1JH | £322,000 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | 38 Palmerston Street | MK41 7SE | £185,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 33 Rochester Way | MK42 0GB | £190,000 | Flat |
| Jan 2026 | 34 Kendal Drive | MK45 1NW | £380,000 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | 85 Partridge Piece | MK43 0BL | £400,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 9 Chantilly Corner | MK43 0YT | £540,000 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | 29 Willoughby Close | MK44 3LD | £288,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 6 Bourne Road | MK44 1EA | £285,000 | Semi-detached |
| Dec 2025 | FLAT 4, 1 Merton Road | MK40 3AF | £180,000 | Flat |
| Dec 2025 | 35 Mount Pleasant Road | MK41 6BU | £245,000 | Terraced |
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Prices in Bedford have decreased by 24% over the past 5 years. The current mean price is £452,385 and the median is £340,000.
The mean average property price in Bedford is £452,385 based on 20,801 sales over the last 5 years. The median price (the middle value, less affected by extremes) is £340,000.
The most expensive property type in Bedford is detached homes, averaging £533,983. The most affordable is flats, averaging £190,947. There have been 20,801 total sales in the last 5 years.
There have been 20,801 property sales recorded in Bedford over the past 5 years, based on HM Land Registry data. The busiest street is High Street with 536 sales.
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