Bedfordshire is north of London and bordered by Cambridgeshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire. It is a commuter's haven as it's easy to reach London, Cambridge and Oxford from the county. It attracts those who wish to still work in the city, but have a more rural home lifestyle.

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Transport links & getting around

Bedfordshire's rail network allows transport into London taking just one hour, though the fast train from Bedford will get you into London St Pancras in just 39 minutes. Travelling by car is also convenient as the M1 and A1 links the cities London and Birmingham.

Luton Airport is a great alternative to the major London terminals, allowing you to fly to UK destinations and further afield to Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.

Cost of living here

The average cost of renting a one-bedroom property in Bedfordshire is £625 per calendar month, compared to a two-bedroom property that will cost an average of £794 pcm.

The average cost of renting a house in the county is £1,027 pcm.

Nightlife

Live music can be caught as The Hat Factory in Luton. You can watch local bands, artists and comedians. Additionally, Bedford Corn Exchange offers music, comedy and theatre performers.

Notable Attractions

The county homes a number of stately homes such as Luton Hoo and Wrest Park. If you are after a more eventful day then you can visit Woburn Safari Park that is filled with tigers, lions, sea lions and meerkats.

Education Institutions in Bedfordshire

There are a lot of higher education institutions in the region, such as the University of Bedfordshire, Stella Mann College of Performing Arts, Bedford College and Cranfield School of Engineering.