Living in Bedford
Bedford is a city in East of England, United Kingdom, home to 169,912 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 35%, #133 of 387), city lovers (top 37%, #132 of 363), couples without children (DINKs) (top 37%, #132 of 362).
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- The Great Ouse runs through or right past it.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 43 min and sets around 15:52; in late June it sets around 21:26.
How Bedford ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In East of England | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 56 | #161 of 378 | #11 of 43 | Map |
| Low-income household | 49 | #265 of 387 | #19 of 43 | Map |
| Low-income family | 51 | #205 of 378 | #12 of 43 | Map |
| Single parent | 55 | #188 of 378 | #9 of 43 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 60 | #201 of 378 | #31 of 43 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 60 | #181 of 378 | #28 of 43 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #189 of 387 | #27 of 43 | Map |
| Single professional | 60 | #146 of 368 | #16 of 43 | Map |
| Young professional | 63 | #134 of 367 | #13 of 43 | Map |
| DINKS | 61 | #132 of 362 | #14 of 43 | Map |
| Remote worker | 60 | #249 of 387 | #20 of 43 | Map |
| Commuter | 73 | #177 of 368 | #21 of 43 | Map |
| Car-free household | 70 | #178 of 361 | #18 of 43 | Map |
| Student | 52 | #185 of 354 | #24 of 42 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 54 | #259 of 378 | #21 of 43 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 43 | #267 of 388 | #22 of 43 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 59 | #132 of 363 | #15 of 43 | Map |
| Expat professional | 57 | #133 of 387 | #17 of 43 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 54 | #171 of 378 | #27 of 43 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 60 | #173 of 388 | #21 of 43 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 18 | #293 of 388 | #32 of 43 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 47 | #203 of 388 | #20 of 43 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 53 | #172 of 388 | #27 of 43 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 64 | #90 of 388 | #11 of 43 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 64 | #301 of 388 | #31 of 43 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 58 | #196 of 388 | #27 of 43 | Map |
| Digital native | 56 | #195 of 368 | #17 of 43 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Central Bedfordshire 19 km
- Milton Keynes 22 km
- East Northamptonshire 22 km
- Wellingborough 24 km
- North Hertfordshire 25 km
- Luton 27 km
- Huntingdonshire 29 km
- Northampton 31 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.