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Takeaways| Council | Bedford |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Vibe | 🌳 Parklife🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
Is Bedford right for you?
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The average house price in Bedford is £311,183, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Bedford house price trends over the last 30 years.
£311,183
£471,555
£174,478
£342,848
£277,733
Is Bedford a nice place to live?
Bedford is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Bedfordshire. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces.
How safe is Bedford?
Bedford has an average crime rate of 131.7 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near High Street and Dane Street, as reported by Bedfordshire Police.
What are the best schools in Bedford?
Bedford has 44 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Bedford Free School and Priory Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Ursula Taylor Church of England School and Renhold VC Primary School. Note: 9 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Bedford?
The majority of residents in Bedford identify as White (British) (55%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (72%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.