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Living in Bow Brickhill: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bow Brickhill scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Bow Brickhill most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 24/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Bow Brickhill places 5th of 17 in the MK17 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 44 points above the MK17 district's 46/100. On the national picture that lands Bow Brickhill in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: MK17 postcode district.

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Bow Brickhill scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
24
580.1 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 82 crimes
↑ 498% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 60 crimes
↑ 858% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 761% above national average
Public order 19 crimes
↑ 609% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 871% above national average
other 42 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Scott Court 56 crimes
  2. 2 Brawn Grove 37 crimes
  3. 3 Garner Lane 19 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 41
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
44
1 school in area · 21 within 4km
1Good
  • Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsMilton Keynes University Hospital2.5 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital11.1 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing12.2 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWalnut Tree Health Centre1.4 mi
GP capacity2,552 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)96.2%
available across Milton Keynes
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate59.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.7%Unemployed2.7%Retired24.2%Student3.7%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51%Skilled & technical30.1%Routine & elementary18.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.6%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership70.3%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Milton Keynes · 2026-27
A £1,581
B £1,845
C £2,108
D £2,372
E £2,899
F £3,426
G £3,953
H £4,744
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
47
Bow Brickhill 0.6 mi
Fenny Stratford 1.5 mi
Woburn Sands 1.6 mi
J13 M1 3.5 mi
J14 M1 3.6 mi
J14 M1 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bow Brickhill 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

Little Brickhill 46 1.3 mi away ⇄
Woburn Sands 58 1.6 mi away ⇄
Wavendon 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Aspley Guise 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bletchley 58 2.5 mi away ⇄
Great Brickhill 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Woburn 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Stoke Hammond 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Milton Keynes 60 4.0 mi away ⇄
Heath and Reach 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Brogborough 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Newton Longville 45 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bow Brickhill a nice place to live?

Bow Brickhill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bow Brickhill is 46/100, 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 Bow Brickhill?

Crime levels in Bow Brickhill are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 24/100. There were 239 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bow Brickhill?

Among the top-rated schools in Bow Brickhill is Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bow Brickhill in total.

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Postcode districts in Bow Brickhill

MK17 42 ⇄

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