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Detached house for sale
Greenlands, 69 Main Road, Biddenham MK40
*Click the Video tab to see a HD drone flyover and an interactive 3D floorplan * A substantial and fully refurbished period family home set in its own private grounds overlooking fields to ... read more
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Cooper Beard Estate Agency Ltd
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Detached house for sale
Bromham Road, Biddenham, Bedford MK40
A bespoke designed detached family home situated on a plot of 2 acres (approx.) with an indoor swimming pool and a self-contained annexe overlooking surrounding countryside in Biddenham. The ... read more
Cooper Beard Estate Agency Ltd
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Detached house for sale
Days Lane, Biddenham, Bedford MK40
A substantial individually designed family home situated on a large plot on this prestigious private road in the picturesque village of Biddenham. Biddenham is located just west of Bedford ... read more
Cooper Beard Estate Agency Ltd
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Detached house for sale
Putnoe Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK41
Taylors Executive Homes are delighted to offer for sale this beautifully presented, spacious family home in one of the most sought after residential areas of Bedford. The accommodation ... read more
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Taylors - Bedford ...
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Detached house for sale
Key features: Gated private drivewayLarge kitchen/breakfast room Large utilityBay fronted dining room/snug Wood burning stoveTwo en suites and large family bathroomLarge west facing ... read more
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Lane & Holmes
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Semi-detached house for sale
Smartmove are proud to offer a large, distinctive, 3 bedroom house set in the middle of a near-rectangular tract of land. The site consists of a 130ft driveway leading to the house and ... read more
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Smart Move Estates
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Land for sale
Smartmove are proud to offer a near-rectangular tract of land including a Large, distinctive, 3 Bedroom House. The site consists of a 130ft driveway leading to the house and outbuildings, all ... read more
Smart Move Estates
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Detached house for sale
Putnoe Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK41
A truly exceptional five bedroom double fronted detached family home situated on a large plot on the much sought after Putnoe Lane, Bedford. The property, which offers fabulous kerb appeal, ... read more
Taylors - Bedford ...
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Semi-detached house for sale
The Tower, Park Avenue, Bedford, Bedford MK40
An Exceptional Grade 2 Listed Property on Bedford's Premier Road, opposite Bedford Park. Rare opportunity to acquire this large family home. The property has gas fired central heating ... read more
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Tepilo
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Detached house for sale
St. Mellion Drive, Great Denham, Bedford MK40
A beautifully presented, substantial, five bedroom, detached family home situated on a large plot of 0.315 of an acre with great views over ‘The Bedford’ golf course to the rear. Reception ... read more
Cooper Beard Estate Agency Ltd
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Detached house for sale
Key features: Stunning open plan living space complete Utility room and a cloakroomUnderfloor heatingWood burning stoveHigh gloss range of units with quartz surfacesWalk-in wardrobe Four ... read more
Lane & Holmes
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Property for sale
A fine example of a double fronted Edwardian property with later extensions. Being conveniently located for any of the fine Bedford schools, retail outlets and road and rail transport links, ... read more
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Fine & Country - Bedford
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Detached house for sale
Bromham Road, Biddenham, Bedford MK40
Key features: Cloakroom Utility roomLarge kitchen/breakfast room Separate dining roomLarge living roomStudy Good sized established plotElectronically controlled gates Full description: A ... read more
Lane & Holmes
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Detached house for sale
Key features: FireplacesPicture railsWooden floorsUtility room and cloakroomBay windowsDouble garage Full description: This highly individual 1930’s family home is set back from Putnoe Lane ... read more
Lane & Holmes
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Detached house for sale
Putnoe Lane, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK41
Offering approximately 2500 . Of accommodation sits this substantial, versatile and well situated family home. With accommodation set over two floors the property offers entrance hall, ... read more
Taylors - Bedford ...
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Bromham Road, Biddenham, Bedford MK40
Biddenham Court is is an exclusive development of properties at the end of a private road, with our property occupying one of the largest plots. The village of Biddenham is absolutely ... read more
Fine & Country - Bedford
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Detached house for sale
An excellent opportunity to aquire this stunning and well presented 4 bedroom detached residence located on the Western fringe of Bedford. This beautiful family home oozes charm & a feeling ... read more
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Compass Land & Property Ltd
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Detached house for sale
"The Ascot" at Holden Close, Biddenham, Bedford MK40
The Ascot is a five bed home, kitchen, family area, integrated appliances, sitting room with log burner & bi-fold doors to the garden. Two dressing rooms & en suites. We'll give you £5,000 ... read more
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Bovis Homes - St Mary's, ...
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Detached house for sale
Key features: Cloakroom and utility roomSet within a gated communityKitchen/breakfast roomBosch appliances and granite worktopsThree reception roomsFour bath/shower roomsDriveway and single ... read more
Lane & Holmes
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Detached house for sale
"The Kingston" at Bromham Road, Bedford MK40
Join us for our Homebuyer Event - Saturday 25th to Monday 27th August! A 5 bedroom home featuring open plan kitchen/dining/family area with bi-fold doors, living room with bay window, study, ... read more
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Living in Bedford: The Local Area Guide
With its close proximity to London, Bedford is one of the best places to live for commuters travelling to the capital for work. Unlike the big city, Bedford offers a much more laid-back and relaxed vibe, with its beautiful country views and riverside setting. The best place to take in the views is Castle Mound – the only remains of Bedford Castle. There are also a number of riverside pubs and restaurants in the town, which provide an idyllic spot to relax and dine.
The town itself is ethnically diverse and has one of the largest concentrations of Italian immigrants in the UK. As a result, the town features a variety of Italian bars and restaurants, as well as delis hosting traditional produce. It’s not just the Italians represented here though; you’ll also find Asian and other European restaurants, reflecting the town’s diverse population. However, one British tradition that remains is the tri-weekly market – which put the town on the map back in 1166.
Demographics
Bedford’s population is perhaps the most diverse of any town of its size. The population - which was recorded as 157,479 in the 2011 census - is home to many people of Italian, Asian and Eastern European descent, approximately 30% of the total. Immigration is behind the town’s cosmopolitan culture, which saw Bedford’s population dramatically change during the 20th and 21st century.
Job prospects in and around the region are good, and at the time of the census, 63% of the population were employed and just 4.4% unemployed. Almost a fifth of the population were in Professional Occupations (18.1%), 12.4% in Elementary Occupations, and 12.3% in Associate Professional and Technical Occupations.
Education
If you’re new to Bedford, you may find the education system here a little confusing. The town operated a three-tier education system up until 2009, then planned to switch to a traditional two-tier system with funding from the Labour Government. However, after the defeat of Labour in 2010, funding was no longer available – leaving some schools that had made the switch and others that hadn’t.
Despite this, the schools here remain good. There are a number of outstanding primary schools, including Priory Lower School, and equally fantastic secondary schools, such as St John’s School, an academy, and St Thomas More Catholic School. You’ll also find four private schools here too - Bedford School for Boys, Bedford Modern School, Bedford Girls' School, and Pilgrims Pre-Preparatory School. Further education is also available at Bedford College, and Stella Mann College, which specialises in performing arts.
Transport
It’s Bedford’s location and good public transportation that attract many to the region. The town has good access to major roads, including the A421, A509, A6, and A4280, and sits directly between the M1 and A1 motorways. While London is easily accessible by car, the majority choose to travel by train, thanks to the regular schedule and short journey time of 35 minutes.
Getting around Bedford and the surrounding towns and villages is made easy with its good network of bus services. There are regular buses that run from the town centre and the X5 route, which offers services to Oxford, Milton Keynes and Cambridge. Residents here also have a choice of two train stations, situated a mile apart from each other – Bedford Station and Bedford St Johns.
Amenities and shopping
Bedford’s town centre is sure to meet all your weekly shopping needs. In the town centre itself you’ll find a whole host of popular High Street shops while the town’s shopping centre, the Harpur Centre, offers even more variety. If independent shops are more your thing, then you’ll love Castle Quarter, which offers a square mile of rare and unusual finds.
Bedford’s tri-weekly market is another perk of the town with stalls of all kinds. You can pick up local produce here or head to one of the nearby supermarkets, which include Sainsbury’s and Waitrose. For the best in local shopping, head to one of the nearby cities. Northampton can be found to the north west and Milton Keynes to the south west.
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