Living in Bedford
Bedford is one of the 278 areas Boroughly covers in London. Compare what homes actually sell for, how safe it ranks, everyday amenities and nearby alternatives before you visit.
At a glance: The recorded median sale price in Bedford is £348k from 844 HM Land Registry sales in postcode district MK40. Estimated two-bedroom rent: £1,200/month. Boroughly's indicative strengths include transport (8/10) and diversity and inclusion (8/10).
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How Bedford scores in Boroughly's model
Safety is ranked from police.uk recorded crime; the other six scores are indicative composites, not official crime rates, school league tables or verified local surveys. A 10/10 does not guarantee safety or a school place.
What the dataset lists locally
The following amenities are currently tagged for Bedford in Boroughly's area dataset. They are not individually audited business listings; verify availability, access and opening hours before relying on them.
House prices in Bedford by property type
Every standard sale HM Land Registry recorded in postcode district MK40. Medians shown where there were at least 10 sales. See the full MK40 postcode page for sales by year and nearby postcodes.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 225 | £572,000 |
| Semi-detached | 205 | £355,000 |
| Terraced | 195 | £340,000 |
| Flats | 219 | £180,000 |
26.4% of sales were leasehold and 14% new builds. Middle half of all sales: £240,000 to £480,000.
Buying, renting and practical costs
| Buying | £348,000 — Land Registry postcode-district median; 34% below the mean of the areas Boroughly covers in London (not a published city benchmark) |
|---|---|
| Two-bed rent | £1,200 / month (Boroughly estimate) |
| Council tax, Band D | £2,400 / year (estimate) |
| Illustrative household income to borrow | ~£70k, assuming a 10% deposit and a 4.5× income mortgage — not lender advice |
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Before you decide
Check a live rental or sale listing, the exact school admissions rules, recent local crime information and your door-to-door commute at the time you would actually travel. Area averages can conceal large differences between adjacent streets. Use our free moving checklist for a step-by-step viewing plan or open the Boroughly map to compare on the things that matter to you.
Questions about Bedford
Is Bedford a good area to live in?
That depends on your needs. In Boroughly's indicative model, its strongest dimensions include transport (8/10) and diversity and inclusion (8/10). Use these scores to shortlist, then check the specific streets yourself.
Is Bedford safe?
Bedford ranks 220 of 278 London areas Boroughly covers for recorded street crime (822 crimes within about a mile in 2026-09, police.uk), giving a relative safety score of 3.2/10. Counts are not adjusted for population or visitors, and streets vary, so check the police.uk crime map for the exact address.
What do homes in Bedford cost?
The recorded median sale price in Bedford is £348k from 844 HM Land Registry sales in postcode district MK40. A two-bedroom rental is estimated at £1,200 per month; this is not a live listing or an area-level rent observation.
How much is a house in Bedford?
In postcode district MK40, detached homes sold for a median of £572,000 (225 sales); semi-detached homes sold for a median of £355,000 (205 sales); terraced homes sold for a median of £340,000 (195 sales); flats homes sold for a median of £180,000 (219 sales), according to HM Land Registry.
What areas are near Bedford?
In the London dataset, the nearest area centres as the crow flies include Flitwick (14.8 km away), Biggleswade (14.9 km away), St Neots (16.9 km away), Milton Keynes (22.6 km away). Road and public transport distances may be very different.