Central Bedfordshire Rents and Rental Yield Data

ONS private rents, bedroom-level rent evidence, indicative gross yield and district-level rental screening for Central Bedfordshire buy-to-let research.

Last updated 5 Jul 2026HPI April 2026Rents May 2026Sold prices March 2026
Average Rent£1,247

Per month

Monthly Rent Movement+0.4%

vs April 2026

Annual Rent Movement+5.2%

vs May 2025

Estimated Gross Yield4.2%

Based on average price

Private rent trend

All homes ONS Price Index of Private Rents series, last 5Y.

Latest rent£1,247May 2026
Last month£1,242April 2026
Monthly change+0.4%Rent estimate
Last year£1,185May 2025
Annual change+5.2%Rent estimate
Monthly movementUp 0.4%From £1,242 last month
Annual movementUp 5.2%From £1,185 last year
Rental price commentary · Last updated June 2026

Central Bedfordshire’s average private rent stood at £1,247 in May 2026, according to the ONS Price Index of Private Rents. That is up by £5 from April, a monthly rise of 0.4%.

Over the year, average rent increased by £62, or 5.2%. The latest monthly move is modest, but it continues a steady upward trend.

Bedroom-Level Private Rent Evidence

one bed£862+5.7% annual
two bed£1,094+5.5% annual
three bed£1,371+5.4% annual
four or more bed£2,039+4.5% annual

Indicative Yield By Postcode District

This uses local authority-wide ONS average rent against district median sold prices. Treat it as a screening signal, not a property valuation.

District-level rental yield screening is waiting for approved postcode district coverage for Central Bedfordshire. The local authority-wide rent and price signals remain available above.

Rental Yield Is Income Divided By Property Price

Gross rental yield is estimated as annual rent divided by purchase price. It does not include mortgage costs, maintenance, voids, tax, management fees or capital growth. Use it alongside postcode evidence, sales volume and regeneration context before comparing Central Bedfordshire buy-to-let areas.