Town Pop. 895

Living in Beeston (Central Bedfordshire): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Beeston (Central Bedfordshire) is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle is where Beeston (Central Bedfordshire) most outperforms the national norm: 62/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 12/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the SG19 postcode district, Beeston (Central Bedfordshire) ranks 5th. On lifestyle specifically, Beeston (Central Bedfordshire) sits 13 points above the SG19 district figure of 49/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SG19 postcode district.

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Beeston (Central Bedfordshire) scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
50
426.8 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 120 crimes
↑ 303% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 72 crimes
↑ 429% above national average
Drugs 32 crimes
↑ 985% above national average
Public order 30 crimes
↑ 415% above national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↑ 350% above national average
other 103 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mcmurdo Court 43 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 36 crimes
  3. 3 Rivermead Gardens 29 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6.918 · PM2.5 7.03 · PM10 13.039 µg/m³
71
Green Space 41
Parks Ample 86
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
35
2 schools in area · 11 within 4km
1Good1Inadequate
  • St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Laburnum Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Inadequate

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

Healthcare
35
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing7.4 mi
Lister Hospital13.6 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital17.2 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust5.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgerySandy Health Centre Medical Practice0.8 mi
GP capacity2,368 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
12
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
58.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
58.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed2.2%Retired25.1%Student2.5%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.3%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary25.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.3%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership71.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
35
Sandy 0.6 mi
Biggleswade 2.7 mi
Arlesey 6.6 mi
J10 A1(M) 8 mi
J10 A1(M) 8.6 mi
J9 A1(M) 11.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
62
Pubs & Bars None
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 Beeston (Central Bedfordshire) 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

Sandy 52 1.0 mi away ⇄
Upper Caldecote 37 1.5 mi away ⇄
Northill 37 1.6 mi away ⇄
Moggerhanger 31 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ickwell 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Blunham 23 2.3 mi away ⇄
Biggleswade 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Broom (Central Bedfordshire) 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Potton 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Tempsford 23 3.5 mi away ⇄
Great Barford 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Willington (Bedford) 34 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Beeston (Central Bedfordshire) a nice place to live?

Beeston (Central Bedfordshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Beeston (Central Bedfordshire) is 42/100, 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 Beeston (Central Bedfordshire)?

Beeston (Central Bedfordshire) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 50/100. There were 382 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Beeston (Central Bedfordshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Beeston (Central Bedfordshire) is St Swithun's Church of England VC Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Beeston (Central Bedfordshire) in total.

Beeston (Central Bedfordshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Beeston (Central Bedfordshire)

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