Is now a good time to sell in Bedford?
Our free market check for Bedford, updated October 2026. Free
A steady, balanced market
Prices in Central Bedfordshire are +0.1% on a year ago and +0.4% over the last three months. Sales recorded in the last 12 months are -38.5% compared with the year before (2,303 vs 3,746), a sign of how busy buyers are.
Recent months of Land Registry data are always incomplete because sales take a few months to register, so the latest volumes can look low.
Price change, 12 months
+0.1%
official House Price Index
Price change, 3 months
+0.4%
short-term momentum
Previous year
+5.4%
is growth speeding up?
Average sale, last 12 months
£395,323
year before £403,081
Sales and prices by year
| Year | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 497 | £414,123 |
| 2025 | 1,089 | £431,977 |
| 2024 | 1,000 | £428,397 |
| 2023 | 804 | £426,760 |
| 2022 | 1,120 | £452,790 |
| 2021 | 1,543 | £408,464 |
| 2020 | 1,115 | £389,949 |
| 2019 | 1,266 | £372,534 |
| 2018 | 1,319 | £370,834 |
| 2017 | 1,191 | £364,804 |
Tips for selling in Bedford
Spring (March to June) and early autumn are usually the busiest times for buyers. Price realistically from recent sales on your street, get your energy certificate sorted early, and compare a few local agents' fees and valuations.