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Living in Apsley End: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Apsley End scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Apsley End places 9th of 10 in the SG5 postcode district.

Against the wider SG5 district average of 54/100, that is 20 points below. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SG5 postcode district.

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Apsley End scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
860 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 86 crimes
↑ 933% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↑ 716% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↑ 1488% above national average
Vehicle crime 20 crimes
↑ 1567% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 885% above national average
other 35 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 21 crimes
  2. 2 Bryants Close 19 crimes
  3. 3 Marshalls Avenue 13 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.438 · PM2.5 6.922 · PM10 12.209 µg/m³
72
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Shillington Lower SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsLuton and Dunstable Hospital7.3 mi
Lister Hospital7.6 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing10.6 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust4.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Sulakshana and Partners2.7 mi
GP capacity1,895 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate61.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired24.3%Student3.7%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.1%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary17.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.7%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership69.2%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax Central Bedfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,677
B £1,957
C £2,236
D £2,516
E £3,075
F £3,634
G £4,193
H £5,032
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Hitchin 5 mi
Arlesey 5.2 mi
Flitwick 5.5 mi
J12 M1 6.5 mi
J11A M1 6.7 mi
J12 M1 6.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Apsley End in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Shillington 33 0.9 mi away ⇄
Pirton 35 1.9 mi away ⇄
Upper Gravenhurst 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
Meppershall 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Barton-le-Clay 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Holwell (North Hertfordshire) 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Silsoe 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Lower Stondon 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Campton 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Pulloxhill 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Clophill 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Chicksands 43 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Apsley End a nice place to live?

Apsley End has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Apsley End is 34/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Apsley End?

Apsley End is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 215 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Apsley End?

Among the top-rated schools in Apsley End is Shillington Lower School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Apsley End in total.

Apsley End in context

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Postcode districts in Apsley End

SG5 54 ⇄

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