Average house price in Bedford
The average house price in Bedford (East of England) is £330,716, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have risen by 4.8% over the last 12 months. That is 22% above the UK average of £270,080. At that price, Bedford ranks 118th most expensive of 360 local authorities — above the median for local authorities.
- Average price
- £330,716
- 12-month change
- +4.8%
- vs UK average
- +22%
- Price rank (local authorities)
- 118th / 360
Average price by property type
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £562,804 |
| Semi-detached | £346,781 |
| Terraced | £276,752 |
| Flat / maisonette | £159,586 |
Nearby areas in East of England
- Babergh£326,979
- Southend-on-Sea£327,030
- Thurrock£328,942
- East Cambridgeshire£338,848
- Basildon£356,216
- Central Bedfordshire£358,992
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average house price in Bedford?
- The average house price in Bedford is £330,716, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). That compares with a UK average of £270,080.
- Are house prices rising in Bedford?
- Average house prices in Bedford have risen by 4.8% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).
- How much is a detached house in Bedford?
- An average detached home in Bedford costs £562,804 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- How much is a flat in Bedford?
- An average flat or maisonette in Bedford costs £159,586 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Is Bedford expensive compared with the UK average?
- Bedford's average house price of £330,716 is 22% above the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Where does Bedford rank for house prices in the UK?
- By average price, Bedford is the 118th most expensive of 360 local authorities in the HM Land Registry UKHPI (April 2026), which places it above the median for local authorities.
The full picture for Bedford
Weigh crime, house prices and rents side by side before you decide — every figure is from official UK open data for Bedford.
Reference period: April 2026 (latest published UKHPI edition). Source: HM Land Registry — UK House Price Index (UKHPI). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.