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Higham Ferrers
City in Bedford, United Kingdom
Overview
Higham Ferrers is a charming historic market town in Bedfordshire, known for its medieval architecture and lively local community. With a blend of picturesque streets, historic sites, and sweeping countryside views, the town offers an authentic small-town English experience just a short drive from larger urban centers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Bedford
Population
8,825
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.31°, -0.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,448
Local Cost
$1,434
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
9.8°C
Summer Avg
16.1°C
Winter Avg
4.0°C
Record High
33.2°C
Record Low
-8.5°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
717 mm
Internet Speed
127 Mbps
Upload
33 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
40
Coworking
0
Cafes
17
Nightlife
19
Parks
4
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
205.0
Airport
ORM
Distance
13 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 40 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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