Town Pop. 4,598

Living in Barton-le-Clay: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barton-le-Clay scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 85/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 19 places in the MK45 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Barton-le-Clay sits 42 points above the MK45 district figure of 43/100. Safety (91) and economic health (81) also clear 80/100. Below 30/100: transport (13), schools (15) and lifestyle (27). For the surrounding area, see MK45 postcode district.

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Barton-le-Clay scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
42.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 78 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 46 crimes
↓ 70% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Public order 13 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fisher Close 17 crimes
  2. 2 Horsler Close 13 crimes
  3. 3 Old Road 13 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12 µg/m³
71
Green Space 22
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
15
2 schools in area
1Good1Ungraded
  • Arnold AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ramsey Manor Lower SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
41
A&E departmentsLuton and Dunstable Hospital4.7 mi
Lister Hospital9.1 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing10.8 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,392 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 92 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate60.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired26.8%Student3.8%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.6%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary19%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.8%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership82.4%
Among the least-deprived 15% 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
13
Harlington 3 mi
Flitwick 3.9 mi
Leagrave 4.5 mi
J12 M1 3.9 mi
J11A M1 4.1 mi
J12 M1 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Ample 12

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £400,000 41
Semi-detached £382,500 23
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£321k £417k £516k £611k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Streatley (Central Bedfordshire) 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Pulloxhill 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Apsley End 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Harlington 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Silsoe 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Flitton 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Greenfield (Central Bedfordshire) 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Westoning 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Shillington 33 3.4 mi away ⇄
Upper Gravenhurst 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Chalton 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Flitwick 58 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barton-le-Clay a nice place to live?

Barton-le-Clay is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Barton-le-Clay 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 Barton-le-Clay?

Barton-le-Clay is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 197 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barton-le-Clay?

Among the top-rated schools in Barton-le-Clay is Arnold Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Barton-le-Clay in total.

What are house prices like in Barton-le-Clay?

The current median house price in Barton-le-Clay is £400,000, around 40% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £382,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 41 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Barton-le-Clay in context

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Postcode districts in Barton-le-Clay

MK45 48 ⇄

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