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Property market | £349,794 for a semi-detached property |
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Airport access | Closest airport is London Luton (15.3 miles) |
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Broadband | 73.5mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) |
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Ethnic diversity | White: 75.7% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 24.3% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) |
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Socio-economic status | Ranked 95 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 543 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (North East Bedfordshire level) |
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Community | Median age is 40.5 | Population of 157,479 | Happiness is Below Average for Bedfordshire, Average for UK |
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Crime | 5.0 burglaries per 1k people (Bedford) |
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Commute (approx) | - London St Pancras (47 mins) - London Bridge (61 mins) - East Croydon (75 mins) - Cannon Street (80 mins) - Charing Cross (85 mins) |
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£349,794 for a semi-detached property |
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Closest airport is London Luton (15.3 miles) |
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73.5mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) |
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Median age is 40.5 | 157,479 | Happiness is Below Average for Bedfordshire, Average for UK |
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Ranked 95 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 543 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (North East Bedfordshire level) |
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5.0 burglaries per 1k people (Bedford) |
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- London St Pancras (47 mins) - London Bridge (61 mins) - East Croydon (75 mins) - Cannon Street (80 mins) - Charing Cross (85 mins) |
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Click icons on the map for more detail.Bedford has a good numbers of stores nearby to choose from, including: Aldi Bedford, Aldi Cauldwell Bedford, Farmfoods Fenlake Bedford, Iceland Greenhill Street Bedford, Iceland Midland Road Bedford, Lidl Central Bedford Bedford, Lidl St Johns Retail Park, Morrisons Cauldwell Bedford, Sainsburys Bedford Tavistock Street Local, Sainsburys Fairfield Park, Tesco Bedford Brickhill Drive Express, Tesco Bedford Express, Tesco Bedford Extra, Tesco Bedford Ford End Express, Tesco Bedford Metro. There are many pubs and bars nearby, including: Astons, Bar Citrus, Barley Mow, Bears & Tales, Bedford Rugby (Ground, Bar & Marquee), Brewhouse And Kitchen, Club Italia, Club Polska, Esquires, Garde... (see map below for more bars and associated links). Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, we found many nearby, including: 2likeus, A Different Brew, Albero Lounge, Al Fairoz, Amici Restaurant, Baja, Balkan Express, Belvedere Taste of Poland, Blue Monk Restaurant, Burger K... (see map below for more). There is a wide range of cafes and coffee shops in the area, including: Bedford Cafe, Brickhill Coffee Post, Bridges Espresso Bar, Cafe Harraway, Caffe Crema, Caffe Pausa at Dunelm, Coffee Republic, Coffee With Art, Costa,... (see map below for more). Bedford has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Bedford has had an average increase over the last few years but a recent decline. Based on data published on 14 August 2024, on average a detached house costs £559,815, which is up 4.7% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £349,794 (up 5.5% on last year) , a terraced house £273,747 (up 4.8% on last year) and a flat £184,026. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £768 per month. Property prices in Bedford are similar to the average property prices across Bedfordshire and are a little higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Bedford, prices have risen a little quicker than the annual average price change seen across the Bedfordshire region.
Property data is based on Bedford level pricing data and is as at June 2024 (publicised 14 August 2024)
Regarding the health of the Bedfordshire property market as a whole, here is how it compares to other counties in England:| County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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| Northumberland | £341,537 | +9.1% | £193,799 | +9.1% |
| Oxfordshire | £681,167 | +7.2% | £446,842 | +8.5% |
| Warwickshire | £497,044 | +5.4% | £296,606 | +4.9% |
| Lancashire | £327,674 | +5.0% | £202,231 | +4.7% |
| Staffordshire | £368,206 | +4.6% | £231,129 | +5.4% |
| Buckinghamshire | £827,077 | +4.6% | £460,901 | +6.3% |
| Derbyshire | £337,829 | +4.5% | £211,624 | +3.9% |
| West Northamptonshire | £468,120 | +4.2% | £282,342 | +5.3% |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £330,614 | +4.2% | £211,375 | +4.4% |
| Nottinghamshire | £339,334 | +4.2% | £214,324 | +4.5% |
| Leicestershire | £411,159 | +3.8% | £258,580 | +4.0% |
| Worcestershire | £449,059 | +3.7% | £281,497 | +4.8% |
| West Yorkshire | £351,674 | +3.7% | £216,569 | +4.4% |
| South Yorkshire | £291,325 | +3.7% | £192,231 | +4.7% |
| North Yorkshire | £413,652 | +3.6% | £267,964 | +4.5% |
| Greater Manchester | £405,945 | +3.6% | £266,387 | +3.8% |
| Shropshire | £395,032 | +3.3% | £256,716 | +5.5% |
| Gloucestershire | £525,561 | +3.1% | £333,967 | +3.5% |
| Herefordshire | £432,901 | +2.8% | £285,029 | +5.2% |
| West Sussex | £651,933 | +2.8% | £426,962 | +3.6% |
| Merseyside | £340,799 | +2.6% | £220,544 | +2.5% |
| Cambridgeshire | £468,546 | +2.2% | £329,883 | +4.2% |
| Hertfordshire | £909,469 | +2.0% | £535,434 | +2.5% |
| Devon | £483,813 | +1.7% | £334,482 | +4.3% |
| Essex | £566,401 | +1.4% | £375,725 | +2.5% |
| West Midlands | £407,451 | +1.2% | £251,243 | +2.2% |
| North Northamptonshire | £411,956 | +1.2% | £254,927 | +2.6% |
| Somerset | £440,632 | +0.9% | £290,138 | +3.0% |
| Suffolk | £432,182 | +0.6% | £274,497 | +0.9% |
| Wiltshire | £494,939 | +0.6% | £322,678 | +2.7% |
| Kent | £582,570 | +0.3% | £371,997 | +1.2% |
| Dorset | £512,149 | +0.2% | £345,395 | +2.6% |
| Hampshire | £605,590 | +0.2% | £380,521 | +1.3% |
| Norfolk | £385,381 | 0.0% | £261,753 | +2.2% |
| East Sussex | £567,509 | -0.2% | £375,770 | +1.6% |
| London | £1,032,371 | -0.7% | £680,157 | +2.6% |
| Surrey | £916,153 | -0.8% | £535,732 | +1.0% |
| Cornwall | £432,953 | -1.1% | £293,238 | +1.3% |
| Lincolnshire | £294,743 | -1.3% | £201,941 | +1.1% |
| Isle of Wight | £412,903 | -3.6% | £289,954 | -1.5% |
| Rutland | £496,567 | -5.6% | £313,758 | -3.6% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Bedford, or click here to browse the longer list of Bedford property transactions from 2023.
Bedford has a high number of nearby schools, so there is plenty of choice although there may also be a lot of competition for spaces too. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including St John's School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2018. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
Click here to view the full list of nearby schools. or view a full screen school map which provides a wider radius of school options.
| School | Type | Outstanding? |
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| Queen's Park Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
| St John's School | Primary & Secondary Academy special converter - Mixed | Yes - 2018 |
| Livingstone Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
| Edith Cavell Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
| Castle Newnham School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
| Priory Primary School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
| Camestone School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| King's Oak Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Brickhill Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Hazeldene School | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | No |
| Scott Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
| Castle Newnham School | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | No |
| Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
| Rushmoor School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
| Bedford School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Boys | No |
| Polam School | Primary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
| St Andrew's School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
| Bedford Girls' School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Girls | No |
| Bedford Modern School | Primary & Secondary Other independent school - Mixed | No |
| Bedford Academy | Secondary school Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
| Goldington Academy | Primary & Secondary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Daubeney Academy | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Bedford Free School | Secondary school Free schools - Mixed | No |
| St John Rigby Catholic Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| The Hills Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Elstow School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Cauldwell School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Shackleton Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy | Primary Free schools - Mixed | No |
| E-Spired | Secondary school Other independent school - Mixed | No |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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| Castle Newnham School Save school | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (10/4/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford | |
| Priory Primary School Save school | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (5/1/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford | |
| Bedford Free School Save school | Secondary school Free schools - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (1/16/2020) | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford | |
| St John's School Save school | Primary & Secondary Academy special converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (9/18/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford | |
| Brickhill Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/27/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford | |
| Hazeldene School Save school | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (1/15/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford | |
| Scott Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (1/31/2019) | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford | |
| Castle Newnham School Save school | Secondary school Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (9/26/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford | |
| Livingstone Primary School Save school | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (6/6/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford | |
| Edith Cavell Primary School Save school | Primary Foundation school - Mixed | 2: Good (10/3/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford | |
| Camestone School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (4/27/2017) | 69 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford |
| King's Oak Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (1/12/2022) | 51 submissions 90.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford |
| Goldington Academy Save school | Primary & Secondary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (2/2/2022) | 67 submissions 92.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford |
| Queen's Park Academy Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (5/5/2022) | 20 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford |
| Daubeney Academy Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (5/6/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford | |
| The Hills Academy Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (2/6/2020) | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford | |
| Elstow School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (11/3/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford | |
| Cauldwell School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (6/20/2013) | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford | |
| Shackleton Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (9/29/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford | |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy Save school | Primary Free schools - Mixed | 2: Good (2/23/2022) | 51 submissions 92.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Bedford |
| School | Type |
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| Castle Newnham School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (10/4/2013) |
| Priory Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (5/1/2014) |
| Bedford Free School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (1/16/2020) |
| St John's School Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (9/18/2014) |
| Brickhill Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/27/2014) |
| Hazeldene School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/15/2016) |
| Scott Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/31/2019) |
| Castle Newnham School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (9/26/2018) |
| Livingstone Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/6/2013) |
| Edith Cavell Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (10/3/2014) |
| Camestone School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (4/27/2017) 69 submissions 97.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| King's Oak Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/12/2022) 51 submissions 90.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Goldington Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary & Secondary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/2/2022) 67 submissions 92.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Queen's Park Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/5/2022) 20 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Daubeney Academy Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (5/6/2016) |
| The Hills Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/6/2020) |
| Elstow School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/3/2016) |
| Cauldwell School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (6/20/2013) |
| Shackleton Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/29/2021) |
| Great Ouse Primary Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (2/23/2022) 51 submissions 92.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Station | Distance from Bedford | Commute options |
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| Bedford A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -4% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (66 mins - Thameslink) View details - London Bridge (78 mins - Thameslink) View details - East Croydon (100 mins - Thameslink) View details - Cannon Street (1 change(s) - 80 mins - Southeastern) View details - Charing Cross (1 change(s) - 85 mins - Southeastern) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 96 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 103 mins - Govia Thameslink Railway (Great Northern)) View details - Victoria (1 change(s) - 106 mins - Southern) View details - Euston (1 change(s) - 107 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Highbury & Islington (1 change(s) - 110 mins - London Overground) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 121 mins - Thameslink) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 131 mins - Thameslink) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 161 mins - Thameslink) View details - Leeds (159 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details - York (1 change(s) - 158 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 170 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 185 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 194 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 247 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 339 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Glasgow Central (1 change(s) - 345 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details |
| Bedford St Johns A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -4% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 67 mins - Thameslink) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 81 mins - Thameslink) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 95 mins - Thameslink) View details - Euston (1 change(s) - 102 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 123 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 141 mins - Thameslink) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 165 mins - Thameslink) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 168 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 197 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Glasgow Central (1 change(s) - 340 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 380 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details |
| Kempston Hardwick A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +8% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 81 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 95 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 109 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - Euston (1 change(s) - 109 mins - Avanti West Coast - £512 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 130 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 155 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 179 mins - Thameslink) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 182 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 204 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Glasgow Central (1 change(s) - 347 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 387 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details |
| Stewartby A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +18% from the previous year. | 7 miles |
- London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 82 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - Euston (1 change(s) - 87 mins - Avanti West Coast - £512 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 96 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 108 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 110 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 156 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 180 mins - Thameslink) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 182 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 183 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details - Glasgow Central (1 change(s) - 325 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 365 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details |
| Millbrook (Bedfordshire) A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -2% from the previous year. | 9 miles |
- Euston (1 change(s) - 92 mins - Avanti West Coast - £512 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 100 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 113 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 114 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 128 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 174 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 187 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 198 mins - Thameslink) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 201 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details - Glasgow Central (1 change(s) - 330 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 370 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details |
| Lidlington A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed -27% from the previous year. | 10 miles |
- Euston (1 change(s) - 77 mins - Avanti West Coast - £512 monthly fare) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 92 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 98 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 106 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 120 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 166 mins - Thameslink - £512 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 172 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 190 mins - Thameslink) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 193 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details - Glasgow Central (1 change(s) - 315 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 355 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Bedford) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
| Ethnicity | % of Bedford residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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| White | 75.7% | 81.7% |
| Asian | 12.6% | 9.3% |
| Black | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| Mixed | 4.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the North East Bedfordshire consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
| Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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| Intermediate occupations | 13.3% | |
| Small employers and own account workers | 11.8% | |
| Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 16.9% | 95 out of 573 |
| Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 24.0% | |
| Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 5.3% | |
| Semi-routine occupations | 9.7% | |
| Routine occupations | 9.3% | |
| Never worked / long-term unemployed | 4.9% | 543 out of 573 |
| Full-time students | 4.7% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Bedfordshire is fast (80mbps). Bedford is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 73.5mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the North East Bedfordshire level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
| Average speed | 73.5 mbps |
| % households with superfast broadband access | 94.9% |
| % households unable to access decent broadband | 0.3% |
Crime stats were found at the Bedford level:
| Type | Bedford | UK |
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| Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 86 | 93 |
| Burglaries (per thousand people) | 5 | 5 |
| Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 9 | 10 |
| Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 2 | 1 |
| Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 32 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Bedford.
Flood warningsThere are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
Flood areasThe areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
| Area | Cause | Description |
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| East Anglia | River Ivel | River Ivel from Langford to Blunham, including the rivers Purwell, Hiz, Flit and Hit |
| East Anglia | River Great Ouse | Middle River Great Ouse from Newport Pagnell to Roxton |
| East Anglia | River Great Ouse | Palgrave Road, Cauldwell Street, Holme Street Holt Row, Melbourne Street, Heron Quay, Riverside Square, Kingsway, St John's Street, Rays Close, Duckmill Lane, Chethams, Cardington Road, Kingsbrook Road, Lindisfarne Priory and Castle Mill Cottage |
| East Anglia | River Great Ouse | Paddlers Court, Woodstock Road, Nelson Street, Cauldwell Walk, Palgrave Road, Sovereigns Quay, Commercial Road, Riverside Square, River Street, Greyfriars, Nicholls Road, Cardington Road, Goodmayes Close, Tennyson Road, Chapel Close and Bury Walk |
| East Anglia | River Great Ouse | Kempston Church End, Church Walk, King William Road, High Street, Riverview Way, Meadowview Road, Sanders Close, Molly Moore Avenue, Denton Close, Earls Holme, Odell Close and Garyn Lane and Riverside Close |
| East Anglia | River Great Ouse | Marina Court, the brewery on Havelock Street, St Paul's Square, Duckmill Lane, Longholme Boating Lake, Priory Marina, the hotel and girls school on Cardington Road and Castle Mill |
| Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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| Bedford, Bedfordshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £349,794 Detached: £559,815 | 86 | Primary: 26Secondary: 12 | 16.9% residents in higher managerial positions 4.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Sandy, Bedfordshire Affordability: Expensive Hot property market | Semi-detached: £366,319 Detached: £582,903 | 55 | Primary: 4Secondary: 1 | 16.9% residents in higher managerial positions 4.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Woburn, Bedfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Hot property market | Semi-detached: £366,319 Detached: £582,903 | 55 | Primary: 2Secondary: | 17.3% residents in higher managerial positions 4.6% residents long-term unemployed |
| Arlesey, Bedfordshire Affordability: Expensive Hot property market | Semi-detached: £366,319 Detached: £582,903 | 55 | Primary: 5Secondary: 2 | 16.9% residents in higher managerial positions 4.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Clophill, Bedfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Hot property market | Semi-detached: £366,319 Detached: £582,903 | 55 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 | 17.3% residents in higher managerial positions 4.6% residents long-term unemployed |
| Ickwell, Bedfordshire Affordability: Expensive Hot property market | Semi-detached: £366,319 Detached: £582,903 | 55 | Primary: Secondary: | N/A |
| Ampthill, Bedfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Hot property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £366,319 Detached: £582,903 | 55 | Primary: 6Secondary: 3 | 17.3% residents in higher managerial positions 4.6% residents long-term unemployed |
| Henlow, Bedfordshire Affordability: Expensive Hot property market | Semi-detached: £366,319 Detached: £582,903 | 55 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 | 16.9% residents in higher managerial positions 4.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Elstow, Bedfordshire Affordability: Average Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £349,794 Detached: £559,815 | 86 | Primary: 9Secondary: 5 | 17.3% residents in higher managerial positions 4.6% residents long-term unemployed |
| Bromham, Bedfordshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £349,794 Detached: £559,815 | 86 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 | 16.9% residents in higher managerial positions 4.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Pavenham, Bedfordshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £349,794 Detached: £559,815 | 86 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 16.9% residents in higher managerial positions 4.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford, Bedfordshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £349,794 Detached: £559,815 | 86 | Primary: 26Secondary: 12 |
| Sandy, Bedfordshire Affordability: Expensive Hot property market | Semi-detached: £366,319 Detached: £582,903 | 55 | Primary: 4Secondary: 1 |
| Woburn, Bedfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Hot property market | Semi-detached: £366,319 Detached: £582,903 | 55 | Primary: 2Secondary: |
| Arlesey, Bedfordshire Affordability: Expensive Hot property market | Semi-detached: £366,319 Detached: £582,903 | 55 | Primary: 5Secondary: 2 |
| Clophill, Bedfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Hot property market | Semi-detached: £366,319 Detached: £582,903 | 55 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 |
| Ickwell, Bedfordshire Affordability: Expensive Hot property market | Semi-detached: £366,319 Detached: £582,903 | 55 | Primary: Secondary: |
| Ampthill, Bedfordshire Affordability: Expensive Very fast broadband Hot property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £366,319 Detached: £582,903 | 55 | Primary: 6Secondary: 3 |
| Henlow, Bedfordshire Affordability: Expensive Hot property market | Semi-detached: £366,319 Detached: £582,903 | 55 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 |
| Elstow, Bedfordshire Affordability: Average Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £349,794 Detached: £559,815 | 86 | Primary: 9Secondary: 5 |
| Bromham, Bedfordshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £349,794 Detached: £559,815 | 86 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 |
| Pavenham, Bedfordshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £349,794 Detached: £559,815 | 86 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
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