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Living in Aspley Guise: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Aspley Guise scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Among the 17 scored places sharing the MK17 postcode district, Aspley Guise ranks 4th. Against the wider MK17 district average of 42/100, that is 8 points above.

On broadband specifically, Aspley Guise sits 27 points above the MK17 district figure of 46/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Below 30/100: healthcare (20) and transport (25). Wider context for the surrounding area: MK17 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
70.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 41 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Square 10 crimes
  2. 2 Bedford Street 7 crimes
  3. 3 Eleanor Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
72
Green Space 43
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
30
3 schools in area · 12 within 4km
2Good1Requires Improvement
  • Aspley Guise Village SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Swallowfield PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Fulbrook SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsMilton Keynes University Hospital3.8 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing9.9 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital10.1 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryAsplands Medical Centre0.4 mi
GP capacity2,337 patients per GP
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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
73
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 75 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate57.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.6%Unemployed2%Retired29.6%Student2.7%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.8%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary15.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.8%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership70.1%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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 Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
25
Aspley Guise 0.7 mi
Woburn Sands 0.9 mi
Ridgmont 2.1 mi
J13 M1 1.6 mi
J13 M1 1.9 mi
J14 M1 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 15

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £605,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All
£404k £583k £767k £945k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Woburn Sands 58 0.8 mi away ⇄
Woburn 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Wavendon 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bow Brickhill 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Brogborough 35 2.2 mi away ⇄
Ridgmont 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Little Brickhill 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Great Brickhill 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Lidlington 31 3.9 mi away ⇄
Cranfield 48 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bletchley 58 4.5 mi away ⇄
Heath and Reach 42 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Aspley Guise a nice place to live?

Aspley Guise is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Aspley Guise is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Aspley Guise?

Aspley Guise is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 139 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Aspley Guise?

Among the top-rated schools in Aspley Guise are Aspley Guise Village School and Swallowfield Primary, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Aspley Guise in total.

What are house prices like in Aspley Guise?

The current median house price in Aspley Guise is £605,000, around 112% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 10%.

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Postcode districts in Aspley Guise

MK17 42 ⇄

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