Bedford
Published at ITL3 (sub-regional) grain.
Recent months are provisional and revised in later ONS releases; this page always shows the latest published value (data to 2026-05-01).
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Median pay trend
How it compares
| Area | Median pay | Change, yr | Real terms | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelmsford | £2,928 | +4.8% | +1.8% | 87,730 |
| Basildon | £2,808 | +5.0% | +2.0% | 87,158 |
| Huntingdonshire | £2,776 | +4.7% | +1.7% | 86,581 |
| Bedford | £2,696 | +4.6% | +1.6% | 89,262 |
| Colchester | £2,646 | +4.8% | +1.8% | 89,954 |
| East | £2,692 | +4.9% | +1.8% | 2,900,188 |
| United Kingdom | £2,626 | +4.6% | +1.6% | 30,253,517 |
Figures exact as published; WageSight does not round. The quarterly LAD release means mixed vintages are normal — a row a quarter behind shows its own data month.
Everyday & leisure spending
Everyday and leisure spending, priced at the area's CPI region — not a weekly food shop, rent, energy, or council tax.
Priced at East of England prices (CPI region), not the town.
Healthy life expectancy
Women: 62.7 healthy years at birth (56.9–68.5) · England 61.3 — not significantly different from England
Men: 62.5 healthy years at birth (57.7–67.3) · England 60.9 — not significantly different from England
Official statistics in development (2022–2024), at birth. Comparisons are gated on statistical significance; change over time is not asserted.