Property Data OutlookCentral Bedfordshire
Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Market outlook for Central Bedfordshire
Key indicators for buyers
The Central Bedfordshire market is moderately favourable for buyers. Affordability has improved from a peak of 11.2x in 2021 to 9.7x today. Rising rents (£1,235/mo, +5.5%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
A home in Central Bedfordshire costs 9.7x the local median salary — stretched, improving from a peak of 11.2x in 2021.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in Central Bedfordshire is £1,235, up 5.5% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Central Bedfordshire price of £358,038 with a 25% deposit (£90k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,413 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,413) are £178 more than renting (£1,235). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £90k — it would take around 11 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
32A, HIGH STREET, CLOPHILL MK45 4AA | Detached | £695,000 | 27 Jan 2026 |
15, SANDY ROAD, POTTON SG19 2QA | Terraced | £258,000 | 26 Jan 2026 |
20, PARK HILL, AMPTHILL MK45 2LP | Detached | £515,000 | 26 Jan 2026 |
11, BOWMANS WAY LU6 3LF | Terraced | £235,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
6, BANKSIDE CLOSE, HOUGHTON REGIS LU5 6JF | Detached | £295,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
44, CHADWICK CRESCENT LU7 3QS | Semi-detached | £375,000 | 23 Jan 2026 |
15, THE OLD FURLONG, CRANFIELD MK43 0GS | Detached |
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Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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