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Takeaways| Council | Bedford |
| Crime Rate | High for an East of England town 16% above the national average. |
| Vibe | 🌳 Parklife🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
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The average house price in Bedford is £313,839, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Bedford house price trends over the last 30 years.
£313,839
£495,278
£177,952
£345,910
£279,357
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 a high crime rate for an East of England town, with around 87 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 16% above the national average, and 39% above the Bedfordshire average.
What are the best schools in Bedford?
Bedford has 45 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: 6 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.