Local authority · E06000055
Bedford since 2017
Every series published for Bedford that reaches back to 2017, compared with its latest published period. Both ends are the publisher’s own figures and the difference is those two numbers subtracted. No year is interpolated, and where a series starts later than the year you picked it says so instead of being extended backwards.
What changed
- £1,908Year ending March 2021£2,472Year ending March 2027
Band D council tax by billing authority
In Bedford, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,908 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,472 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £564 or 29.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
This series begins in the year ending March 2021, after 2017, so the comparison starts there. Nothing earlier is published for this area.
How this figure was worked out
£2,472 in the year ending March 2027 − £1,908 in the year ending March 2021 = £564, or +29.5% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 2,471.74 and 1,908.16, and 2,471.74 − 1,908.16 = 563.58.
Published by MHCLG; the earlier years come from Band D council tax by billing authority, 2020-21 to 2024-25. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Bedford, band D council tax by billing authority rose from £1,908 in the year ending March 2021 to £2,472 in the year ending March 2027, a change of £564 or 29.5%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (MHCLG).
Civometry · Bedford - £30,2502017£41,2142025
Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence
In Bedford, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £30,250 in 2017 to £41,214 in 2025, a change of £10,964 or 36.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
£41,214 in 2025 − £30,250 in 2017 = £10,964, or +36.2% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Bedford, median annual pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £30,250 in 2017 to £41,214 in 2025, a change of £10,964 or 36.2%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Bedford - £5662017£7802025
Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence
In Bedford, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £566 in 2017 to £780 in 2025, a change of £214 or 37.8%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
£780 in 2025 − £566 in 2017 = £214, or +37.8% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 779.80 and 565.70, and 779.80 − 565.70 = 214.10.
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence, 2002 to 2023. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Bedford, median weekly pay, full-time employees, by area of residence rose from £566 in 2017 to £780 in 2025, a change of £214 or 37.8%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Bedford - £801January 2017£1,170July 2026
In Bedford, average private rent a month rose from £801 in January 2017 to £1,170 in July 2026, a change of £369 or 46.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
£1,170 in July 2026 − £801 in January 2017 = £369, or +46.1% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Bedford, average private rent a month rose from £801 in January 2017 to £1,170 in July 2026, a change of £369 or 46.1%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (ONS).
Civometry · Bedford - 7.5%January 20173.4%July 2026
In Bedford, private rent annual change fell from 7.5% in January 2017 to 3.4% in July 2026, a change of 4.1% or 54.6% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
3.4% in July 2026 − 7.5% in January 2017 = −4.1%, or −54.6% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 3.39 and 7.46, and 3.39 − 7.46 = 4.07.
Published by ONS.
In Bedford, private rent annual change fell from 7.5% in January 2017 to 3.4% in July 2026, a change of 4.1% or 54.6% (ONS).
Civometry · Bedford - 2,035January 20175,345July 2026
People claiming unemployment-related benefits
In Bedford, people claiming unemployment-related benefits rose from 2,035 in January 2017 to 5,345 in July 2026, a change of 3,310 or 162.7% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
5,345 in July 2026 − 2,035 in January 2017 = 3,310, or +162.7% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS.
In Bedford, people claiming unemployment-related benefits rose from 2,035 in January 2017 to 5,345 in July 2026, a change of 3,310 or 162.7% (ONS).
Civometry · Bedford - 1.8%January 20174.4%July 2026
Claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64
In Bedford, claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64 rose from 1.8% in January 2017 to 4.4% in July 2026, a change of 2.6% or 144.4% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
4.4% in July 2026 − 1.8% in January 2017 = 2.6%, or +144.4% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 4.40 and 1.80, and 4.40 − 1.80 = 2.60.
Published by ONS.
In Bedford, claimants as a proportion of residents aged 16 to 64 rose from 1.8% in January 2017 to 4.4% in July 2026, a change of 2.6% or 144.4% (ONS).
Civometry · Bedford - £250,046January 2017£329,830June 2026
In Bedford, average house price rose from £250,046 in January 2017 to £329,830 in June 2026, a change of £79,784 or 31.9%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (HM Land Registry).
How this figure was worked out
£329,830 in June 2026 − £250,046 in January 2017 = £79,784, or +31.9% of the earlier figure
Published by HM Land Registry. Cash terms: these figures are not adjusted for inflation (the metric’s own page has a real-terms view).
In Bedford, average house price rose from £250,046 in January 2017 to £329,830 in June 2026, a change of £79,784 or 31.9%, in cash terms, not adjusted for inflation (HM Land Registry).
Civometry · Bedford - 11%January 20174.4%June 2026
In Bedford, house price annual change fell from 11% in January 2017 to 4.4% in June 2026, a change of 6.6% or 60.0% (HM Land Registry).
How this figure was worked out
4.4% in June 2026 − 11% in January 2017 = −6.6%, or −60.0% of the earlier figure
The two ends are rounded for display. The published figures are 4.40 and 11.00, and 4.40 − 11.00 = 6.60.
Published by HM Land Registry.
In Bedford, house price annual change fell from 11% in January 2017 to 4.4% in June 2026, a change of 6.6% or 60.0% (HM Land Registry).
Civometry · Bedford - -271Year to mid-2017311Year to mid-2025
Net internal migration by local authority
In Bedford, net internal migration by local authority rose from -271 in Year to mid-2017 to 311 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 582 or 214.8% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
311 in Year to mid-2025 − -271 in Year to mid-2017 = 582, or +214.8% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Internal migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Bedford, net internal migration by local authority rose from -271 in Year to mid-2017 to 311 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 582 or 214.8% (ONS).
Civometry · Bedford - 1,991Year to mid-20172,328Year to mid-2025
International migration into a local authority
In Bedford, international migration into a local authority rose from 1,991 in Year to mid-2017 to 2,328 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 337 or 16.9% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
2,328 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,991 in Year to mid-2017 = 337, or +16.9% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration in by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Bedford, international migration into a local authority rose from 1,991 in Year to mid-2017 to 2,328 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 337 or 16.9% (ONS).
Civometry · Bedford - 1,191Year to mid-20171,534Year to mid-2025
International migration out of a local authority
In Bedford, international migration out of a local authority rose from 1,191 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,534 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 343 or 28.8% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,534 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,191 in Year to mid-2017 = 343, or +28.8% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration out by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Bedford, international migration out of a local authority rose from 1,191 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,534 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 343 or 28.8% (ONS).
Civometry · Bedford - 800Year to mid-2017794Year to mid-2025
Net international migration by local authority
In Bedford, net international migration by local authority fell from 800 in Year to mid-2017 to 794 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 6 or 0.7% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
794 in Year to mid-2025 − 800 in Year to mid-2017 = −6, or −0.7% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from International migration net by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Bedford, net international migration by local authority fell from 800 in Year to mid-2017 to 794 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 6 or 0.7% (ONS).
Civometry · Bedford - 2,139Year to mid-20172,052Year to mid-2025
In Bedford, births by local authority fell from 2,139 in Year to mid-2017 to 2,052 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 87 or 4.1% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
2,052 in Year to mid-2025 − 2,139 in Year to mid-2017 = −87, or −4.1% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Births by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Bedford, births by local authority fell from 2,139 in Year to mid-2017 to 2,052 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 87 or 4.1% (ONS).
Civometry · Bedford - 1,444Year to mid-20171,652Year to mid-2025
In Bedford, deaths by local authority rose from 1,444 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,652 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 208 or 14.4% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
1,652 in Year to mid-2025 − 1,444 in Year to mid-2017 = 208, or +14.4% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Deaths by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Bedford, deaths by local authority rose from 1,444 in Year to mid-2017 to 1,652 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 208 or 14.4% (ONS).
Civometry · Bedford - 695Year to mid-2017400Year to mid-2025
Births minus deaths by local authority
In Bedford, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 695 in Year to mid-2017 to 400 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 295 or 42.4% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
400 in Year to mid-2025 − 695 in Year to mid-2017 = −295, or −42.4% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Natural change by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Bedford, births minus deaths by local authority fell from 695 in Year to mid-2017 to 400 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 295 or 42.4% (ONS).
Civometry · Bedford - 610Year to mid-201712Year to mid-2025
Other population change by local authority
In Bedford, other population change by local authority fell from 610 in Year to mid-2017 to 12 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 598 or 98.0% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
12 in Year to mid-2025 − 610 in Year to mid-2017 = −598, or −98.0% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS; the earlier years come from Other population change by local authority, 2012 to 2024.
In Bedford, other population change by local authority fell from 610 in Year to mid-2017 to 12 in Year to mid-2025, a change of 598 or 98.0% (ONS).
Civometry · Bedford - 175,537Mid-2017194,976Mid-2024
In Bedford, population by local authority rose from 175,537 in Mid-2017 to 194,976 in Mid-2024, a change of 19,439 or 11.1% (ONS).
How this figure was worked out
194,976 in Mid-2024 − 175,537 in Mid-2017 = 19,439, or +11.1% of the earlier figure
Published by ONS.
In Bedford, population by local authority rose from 175,537 in Mid-2017 to 194,976 in Mid-2024, a change of 19,439 or 11.1% (ONS).
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