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Living in Breachwood Green: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Breachwood Green comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 12/100 versus a median of 60/100. Of the 10 places sharing the SG4 postcode district, Breachwood Green scores lowest.

The SG4 district averages 57/100, putting Breachwood Green 23 points below its own postcode area. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (9), transport (13), lifestyle (14) and schools (15). For the surrounding area, see SG4 postcode district.

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Breachwood Green scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
721.4 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
↑ 528% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 36 crimes
↑ 1078% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 1218% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 1454% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 742% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Brick Kiln Lane 15 crimes
  2. 2 Church Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Heath Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 8.393 · PM2.5 7.065 · PM10 12.18 µg/m³
70
Green Space 24
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Breachwood Green Junior Mixed and Infant SchoolPrimary · 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
9
A&E departmentsLister Hospital5.4 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital6 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital9.1 mi
Hospital waitsWest Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs89.9%
Nearest GP surgeryLarkside Practice1.7 mi
GP capacity2,275 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)69.8%
available across North Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
28.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
28.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate60.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.9%Unemployed1.7%Retired24.5%Student4.6%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.7%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary16.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.3%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership63.7%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax North Hertfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,633
B £1,905
C £2,177
D £2,449
E £2,993
F £3,537
G £4,082
H £4,898
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
13
Central Terminal 2 mi
Luton DART Parkway 3 mi
Luton Airport Parkway 3 mi
J10 M1 4.6 mi
J10 M1 4.8 mi
J7 A1(M) 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Breachwood Green 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

Whitwell (North Hertfordshire) 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Preston (North Hertfordshire) 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kimpton 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Great Offley 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Blackmore End 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Rush Green 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Gosmore 50 3.9 mi away ⇄
Luton 65 4.4 mi away ⇄
St Ippolyts 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Lea Valley 59 4.6 mi away ⇄
Codicote 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Kinsbourne Green 50 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Breachwood Green a nice place to live?

Breachwood Green has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Breachwood Green is 34/100, 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 Breachwood Green?

Breachwood Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 145 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Breachwood Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Breachwood Green is Breachwood Green Junior Mixed and Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Breachwood Green in total.

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Postcode districts in Breachwood Green

SG4 57 ⇄

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