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Bedford, Bedfordshire
Bridging Finance
in Bedford.
Live market data
Bedford
market snapshot.
HM Land Registry sold-price data for Bedford over the last twelve months, alongside the live local planning pipeline. Updated weekly.
- Median price
- £335,500
- Sales (12m)
- 1,741
- YoY change
- -2%
- Approved (recent)
- 147
- Pipeline units
- 602
- Pipeline GDV
- £200.8M
Planning pipeline
Planning activity
in Bedford.
49 approved (last 3 months)
·131 pending
·1,021 units in pipeline·£341.3M estimated GDV·75% approval rate (last 3 months)Recently Approved
| Ref | Proposal | Units | Est. GDV | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/01008/FUL | Erection of single storey flat roof canopy to the right side of the existing pat… Archers Rest Great Denham Sports Pavilion Queen Eleanor Drive Great Denham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4SQ | - | - | Pending | 28/05/2026 |
| 26/01002/FUL | Internal alterations including the conversion of existing attached barn to habit… 60 Bedford Road Great Barford Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3JF | - | - | Pending | 27/05/2026 |
| 26/01003/FUL | Two storey side / front extension to detached bungalow, with addition of a singl… Bordeglise Green Lane Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6ER | - | - | Pending | 27/05/2026 |
| 26/00985/FUL | Single storey, flat-roof side and rear extension, including a glazed roof sectio… 18 Chaucer Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2AJ | - | - | Pending | 26/05/2026 |
| 26/00983/LBC | Replacement windows and door at front of property. 52 Silver Street Great Barford Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 3JA | - | - | Pending | 26/05/2026 |
Current Applications
| Ref | Proposal | Units | Est. GDV | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/01568/FUL | Single storey rear extension. 7 Duncombe Street Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8ED | - | - | Pending | 13/08/2026 |
| 26/01547/FUL | Loft conversion with associated roof alterations; erection of single-storey rear… 56 Castle Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3PJ | - | - | Pending | 11/08/2026 |
| 26/01553/FUL | Single storey rear infill extension. 9 Beech Walk Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7NX | - | - | Pending | 10/08/2026 |
| 26/01544/FUL | Single storey front, side and rear extensions, two storey rear extension with do… 133 Stagsden Road Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8QJ | - | - | Pending | 10/08/2026 |
| 26/01525/FUL | Single storey rear extension following the removal of the existing conservatory 6 Larkway Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7JW | - | - | Pending | 07/08/2026 |
Deal intelligence
Key schemes
in Bedford.
Indicative appraisals of the largest residential schemes in the Bedford planning pipeline (all currently awaiting decision). These 3 schemes represent an estimated £350.7M in combined GDV across 909 units, with indicative capital stacks for each.
Major Residential Development Awaiting decision
Land At Barford Road Little Barford
£154.3M
Estimated GDV
Units
400
GDV / Unit
£386k
Build Cost (Range)
£57.1M–£72.1M
Residual Land Value
£25.9M
GDV estimated from the HM Land Registry blended median of £335,500 plus a 15% new-build premium (measured locally). At benchmark build costs, the implied residual land value is £25,854,000 (£65k/unit) after a 17.5% developer profit target. Calculate GDV
| Gross Development Value | £154.3M |
| Construction (27,200 sqm @ £2,380/sqm mid) | −£64.7M |
| Externals, fees & contingency | −£19.0M |
| Finance (65% LTGDV, 24m) & sales costs | −£17.7M |
| Developer profit target (17.5% on GDV) | −£27.0M |
| Implied residual land value | £25.9M |
Broker insight: A scheme of this scale would typically attract competitive senior development finance at 60-65% LTGDV with mezzanine stretching to 85% LTGDV. Phased drawdowns reduce interest costs. Consider development exit finance to manage sales at your pace.
Major Residential Development Awaiting decision
Land East And West Of Home Road North Of Wood End Road And South Of Green End Road Kempston Bedfordshire
£113.8M
Estimated GDV
Units
295
GDV / Unit
£386k
Build Cost (Range)
£42.1M–£53.2M
Residual Land Value
£19.1M
GDV estimated from the HM Land Registry blended median of £335,500 plus a 15% new-build premium (measured locally). At benchmark build costs, the implied residual land value is £19,066,000 (£65k/unit) after a 17.5% developer profit target. Calculate GDV
| Gross Development Value | £113.8M |
| Construction (20,060 sqm @ £2,380/sqm mid) | −£47.7M |
| Externals, fees & contingency | −£14.0M |
| Finance (65% LTGDV, 24m) & sales costs | −£13.1M |
| Developer profit target (17.5% on GDV) | −£19.9M |
| Implied residual land value | £19.1M |
Broker insight: A scheme of this scale would typically attract competitive senior development finance at 60-65% LTGDV with mezzanine stretching to 85% LTGDV. Phased drawdowns reduce interest costs. Consider development exit finance to manage sales at your pace.
Major Residential Development Awaiting decision
Land Between Mill Road And The A6 And Templars Way And The A6 Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire
£82.6M
Estimated GDV
Units
214
GDV / Unit
£386k
Build Cost (Range)
£30.6M–£38.6M
Residual Land Value
£13.8M
GDV estimated from the HM Land Registry blended median of £335,500 plus a 15% new-build premium (measured locally). At benchmark build costs, the implied residual land value is £13,833,000 (£65k/unit) after a 17.5% developer profit target. Calculate GDV
| Gross Development Value | £82.6M |
| Construction (14,552 sqm @ £2,380/sqm mid) | −£34.6M |
| Externals, fees & contingency | −£10.2M |
| Finance (65% LTGDV, 24m) & sales costs | −£9.5M |
| Developer profit target (17.5% on GDV) | −£14.4M |
| Implied residual land value | £13.8M |
Broker insight: A scheme of this scale would typically attract competitive senior development finance at 60-65% LTGDV with mezzanine stretching to 85% LTGDV. Phased drawdowns reduce interest costs. Consider development exit finance to manage sales at your pace.
Appraisal assumptions
- GDV: HM Land Registry blended median of £335,500 plus a 15% new-build premium (measured locally).
- Build cost: £2,100-£2,650/sqm (new build, indicative range informed by BCIS regional tender-price data, 2025/26) × 68 sqm/unit (NDSS-derived).
- On-costs: externals 12.5%, professional fees 10%, contingency 5%, sales & legals 3.5000000000000004% of GDV. Excludes CIL/Section 106, which vary by charging schedule and scheme.
- Finance: senior facility at 65% LTGDV, 8.5% pa on an average 57.49999999999999% drawdown over 24 months, plus 2.5% arrangement and exit fees.
- Residual land value assumes the industry-standard 17.5% developer profit-on-GDV target. Indicative appraisal, not a valuation or lending offer.
Land Registry data
Recent property sales
in Bedford.
1,741 residential transactions in the last twelve months. Median sold price £335,500 (-2% YoY). 49 new-build transactions with a +15% premium over existing stock.
Detached
£480,000
Semi-Detached
£340,000
Terraced
£288,500
Flat
£170,000
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | 52, GAINSBOROUGH RISEMK41 7NS | Semi-Detached | £365,000 | Freehold |
| 24 Jun 2026 | 6, KEELEY CROFTMK42 0NP | Detached | £480,000 | Freehold |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 2, BURY WALKMK41 0DU | Semi-Detached | £310,000 | Freehold |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 1, BUTTERCUP CLOSEMK42 0RE | Detached | £317,000 | Freehold |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 27, RADWELL ROADMK44 1SH | Detached | £730,000 | Freehold |
| 23 Jun 2026 | 13, SOUTHERN CROSSMK42 6AW | Semi-Detached | £455,000 | Freehold |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 19, ARCHER STREETMK40 4SG | Flat | £290,000 | Freehold |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 15, NORTHAMPTON ROADMK43 8QB | Detached | £545,000 | Freehold |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 95, BRICKHILL DRIVEMK41 7QF | Flat | £194,000 | Leasehold |
| 22 Jun 2026 | 2, HOWKIN CLOSEMK43 8TN | Detached | £405,500 | Freehold |
Source: HM Land Registry price paid data, 12 months to August 2026 · Bedford Borough Council planning register, retrieved August 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Indicative terms
Bridging Finance rates
for Bedford deals.
Typical pricing for bridging finance in Bedford. Actual terms depend on GDV, leverage, location and your experience — the numbers below are where most structured deals land.
Interest Rate
From 6.5% p.a.
Loan to Value
Up to 70% LTGDV
Typical Term
12-24 months
Arrangement Fee
1-2% of facility
Indicative only, subject to individual assessment. Actual terms issued against a completed Deal Room submission.
Representative deal
Example bridging finance
structure.
Illustrative 9-Unit Scheme, Bedford
An indicative appraisal for a nine-unit residential scheme priced at Bedford's own HM Land Registry medians with the locally measured new-build premium applied. Build costs use the regional £/sqm benchmark; every figure updates with the underlying market data.
GDV
£3,519,000
Loan Amount
£2,287,000
LTV
65% LTGDV
Loan Type
Bridging Finance
Representative only. Actual terms vary based on scheme specifics and are issued after underwriting.
Common questions
Bridging Finance in Bedford
— answered.
How active is the development pipeline in Bedford?
The Bedford Borough Council planning register currently shows 131 residential applications awaiting decision in Bedford, together proposing 1,020 units — the largest single scheme proposes 400 units. An active pipeline signals both developer confidence in local demand and lender familiarity with the market, which typically translates into more competitive finance terms.
Market intelligence
Local market
reports.
5 min read
Bedford Property Market: House Prices, Sold Data & Development Finance, End of H1 2026
Median price £335,000, 1,806 sales, -1.5% YoY. Bedfordshire county.
6 min read
Bedfordshire Property Market: Prices, Trends & Development Finance, End of H1 2026
7 towns analysed. Median price £335,000, 5,625 transactions, -1.9% YoY.
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Adjacent products
Other services
in Bedford.
Development Finance
From 6.5% p.a. · Up to 65-70% LTGDV
Mezzanine Finance
From 12% p.a. · Up to 85-90% LTGDV
Bridging Loans
From 0.55% p.m. · Up to 75% LTV
Equity & Joint Ventures
Profit share from 40% · Up to 100% of costs
Refurbishment Finance
From 0.65% p.m. · Up to 75% LTV
Commercial Mortgages
From 5.5% p.a. · Up to 75% LTV
Development Exit Finance
From 0.55% p.m. · Up to 75% LTV
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