Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · Excludes most recent 3 months (reporting lag)
Property Market Overview Bedford has recorded nearly 18,300 sales over five years, reflecting a moderately active residential market. The area shows a mean price of £384,173, with prices rising 15.7% across the period. Current activity remains steady, with the last 12 months averaging £382,014—consistent with the longer-term trend.
Property Types and Price Differences Detached homes dominate the higher end at £537,146, while semi-detached properties average £347,446—roughly 65% of detached prices. Terraced houses and flats form the more affordable segments, with terraced homes at £291,289 and flats at £194,669, making flats less than half the price of detached properties. Semi-detached and terraced homes together account for the largest share of sales, indicating they are the backbone of the market.
Price Trends Over Time The five-year climb of 15.7% masks some volatility: prices peaked at £392,613 in 2022, dipped to £385,755 in 2023, then recovered to £396,711 in 2025 before settling at £382,014 in the most recent year. This pattern suggests the market has consolidated around its mid-range historical level rather than pursuing sustained acceleration.
What Stands Out The recent price range spans £220,000 to £675,000, indicating a diverse market serving different buyer profiles. Detached homes represent a significant proportion of sales (roughly 35%), yet remain substantially more expensive than semi-detached or terraced alternatives, creating a clear tier structure in the market.
Blue bars: average sold price each year. – – official HM Land Registry price trend (mix-adjusted), aligned to this area.
| Street | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| High Street | 445 | £450,398 |
| Bedford Road | 276 | £398,362 |
| Meadow Road | 82 | £359,919 |
| Station Road | 81 | £421,654 |
| George Street | 78 | £400,726 |
| Peregrine Way | 75 | £445,223 |
| Ampthill Road | 74 | £407,650 |
| Church Road | 72 | £599,931 |
| Palgrave Road | 71 | £180,883 |
| Goldington Road | 66 | £347,871 |
| Date | Address | Postcode | Price | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 6 The Almonds | MK42 7NP | £365,000 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | 21 Dovehouse Close | MK43 8PS | £375,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 114 Stagsden Road | MK43 8QJ | £675,000 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | 3 Eagle Drive | MK45 1RH | £340,000 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | 18 Nene Road | MK45 1SE | £370,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 3, FRANKLIN COTTAGES Clapham Road | MK41 6EN | £400,000 | Semi-detached |
| Jan 2026 | 1 East Square | MK42 0UH | £220,000 | Terraced |
| Jan 2026 | 1 The Birches | MK45 1BA | £640,000 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | LILLIPUT Pavenham Road | MK43 7EZ | £265,000 | Detached |
| Jan 2026 | 63 Lewis Close | MK42 7FX | £455,000 | Detached |
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Yes. The average property price in Bedford has increased by 16% over the past 5 years, with the current mean price at £384,173 and the median at £345,000.
The mean average property price in Bedford is £384,173 based on 18,291 sales over the last 5 years. The median price (the middle value, less affected by extremes) is £345,000.
The most expensive property type in Bedford is detached homes, averaging £537,146. The most affordable is flats, averaging £194,669. There have been 18,291 total sales in the last 5 years.
There have been 18,291 property sales recorded in Bedford over the past 5 years, based on HM Land Registry data. The busiest street is High Street with 445 sales.
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