Bedford vs Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Toddington (central Bedfordshire) is about 8% cheaper on average. Toddington (central Bedfordshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Toddington (central Bedfordshire) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bedford
£432,760
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
£402,228
Crime Rate
Bedford
77.7
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
48.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedford
95.0%
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bedford
434.4
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
417.4
EPC Rating
Bedford
71.5
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
73.9
Median Income
Bedford
£33,416
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire)
£35,716
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Toddington (central Bedfordshire) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £402,228 versus £432,760 in Bedford. The most affordable entry point in Bedford is a flat at £180,246, while in Toddington (central Bedfordshire) it is a flat at £139,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Bedford (£180,246 vs £139,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedford prices grew faster — 37% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime is lower in Toddington (central Bedfordshire) (48.6 per 1,000) compared to Bedford (77.7 per 1,000), a 60% difference. The most common crime category in Bedford is violent-crime, while in Toddington (central Bedfordshire) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality favours Toddington (central Bedfordshire): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 95% in Bedford.
Bedford School Inspection Breakdown
95% of 27 schools (20 primary, 7 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Toddington (Central Bedfordshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bedford | Toddington (Central Bedfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 27 | 2 |
| Primary | 20 | 1 |
| Secondary | 7 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 95% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bedford enjoy 434.4 Mbps on average, while Toddington (central Bedfordshire) lags behind at 417.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Bedford and 94.3% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). Gigabit availability stands at 82.1% in Bedford and 79.6% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire).
Bedford is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (434 vs 417 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Toddington (central Bedfordshire) is band C (score 73.9), ahead of Bedford's band C (score 71.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,111 in Bedford and £1,083 in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). 68.5% of homes in Bedford have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.3% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire).
Toddington (central Bedfordshire) has more energy-efficient housing — 71.3% reach band C or above, vs 68.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bedford has a population of 97,226 while Toddington (central Bedfordshire) has 4,509. Median household income is £35,716 in Toddington (central Bedfordshire) and £33,416 in Bedford. The median age is 41.6 in Bedford and 42.5 in Toddington (central Bedfordshire). Employment rates stand at 61.3% in Bedford and 63.8% in Toddington (central Bedfordshire).
| Indicator | Bedford | Toddington (Central Bedfordshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 97,226 | 4,509 |
| Median Age | 41.6 | 42.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,416 | £35,716 |
| Employment Rate | 61.3% | 63.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.7% | 71.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.7% | 33.2% |
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