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Living in Bedmond: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bedmond is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Bedmond most outperforms the national norm: 42/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 43/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the WD5 postcode district. The WD5 district averages 58/100, putting Bedmond 9 points below its own postcode area. Its transport score runs 19 points below the WD5 district's 61/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: WD5 postcode district.

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Bedmond scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
109.9 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 42 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Drugs 5 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chapel Way 13 crimes
  2. 2 Bedmond Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Woodland Way 8 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 9.937 · PM2.5 7.459 · PM10 12.88 µg/m³
67
Green Space 35
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
43
2 schools in area · 29 within 4km
2Good
  • Abbots Langley SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bedmond AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsWatford General Hospital4.7 mi
Barnet Hospital9.4 mi
Potters Bar Clinic9.9 mi
Hospital waitsWest Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs89.9%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Vine House Health Centre1.2 mi
GP capacity3,142 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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)85.1%
available across Three Rivers
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
74.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
43
Employment rate60.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.2%Unemployed3.3%Retired21.8%Student4%Other inactive10.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.2%Skilled & technical39.1%Routine & elementary20.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.5%Apprenticeship8.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership71.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax Three Rivers · 2026-27
A £1,615
B £1,884
C £2,153
D £2,422
E £2,960
F £3,498
G £4,037
H £4,844
Energy
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
42
Kings Langley 1.6 mi
Apsley 2.4 mi
Bricket Wood 2.5 mi
J21 M25 0.9 mi
J6A M1 1 mi
J21A M25 1.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bedmond 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

Abbots Langley and Kings Langley 64 1.4 mi away ⇄
Bricket Wood 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Rucklers Lane 61 2.2 mi away ⇄
Chiswell Green 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Park Street and Frogmore 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hemel Hempstead 58 3.1 mi away ⇄
Colney Street 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Chipperfield 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Chandler's Cross 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Commonwood 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Watford (Watford) 66 4.0 mi away ⇄
St Albans 66 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bedmond a nice place to live?

Bedmond has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bedmond is 49/100, 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 Bedmond?

Bedmond is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 81 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bedmond?

Among the top-rated schools in Bedmond are Abbots Langley School and Bedmond Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Bedmond in total.

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Postcode districts in Bedmond

WD5 58 ⇄

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