Town Pop. 4,372

Living in Bromham (Bedford): Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bromham (Bedford) is 57/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 45/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 20 places in the MK43 postcode district.

The MK43 district averages 42/100, putting Bromham (Bedford) 15 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 14 points above the MK43 district's 31/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92) and economic health (87). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the MK43 postcode district.

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Bromham (Bedford) scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
59.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 90 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Vehicle crime 52 crimes
↑ 148% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 43 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Public order 15 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
other 46 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Red Cedar Road 17 crimes
  2. 2 Biddenham Turn 17 crimes
  3. 3 Ison Close 12 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
72
Green Space 24
Parks Ample 17
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
46
1 school in area · 15 within 4km
1Good
  • Bromham CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
45
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing2.5 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital11.4 mi
Northampton General Hospital15.7 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Village Medical Centre1.6 mi
GP capacity2,170 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
78
Full fibre (FTTP)70.4%
available across Bedford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 115 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.8%Student3.7%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.9%Skilled & technical30.7%Routine & elementary14.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.9%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership83.8%
Among the least-deprived 11% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Bedford · 2026-27
A £1,648
B £1,923
C £2,197
D £2,472
E £3,021
F £3,571
G £4,120
H £4,944
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
22
Bedford 2.3 mi
Bedford St Johns 3 mi
Kempston Hardwick 4 mi
J13 M1 8.9 mi
J13 M1 9 mi
J14 M1 9.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £400,500 32
Detached £455,000 16
Semi-detached £393,750 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£302k £418k £538k £655k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Box End 43 1.2 mi away ⇄
Oakley (Bedford) 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Great Denham 59 1.7 mi away ⇄
Stevington 34 1.7 mi away ⇄
Clapham (Bedford) 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Stagsden 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Kempston 56 2.8 mi away ⇄
Pavenham 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bedford 59 3.2 mi away ⇄
Milton Ernest 26 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wootton (Bedford) 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Turvey 36 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bromham (Bedford) a nice place to live?

Bromham (Bedford) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bromham (Bedford) is 57/100, 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 Bromham (Bedford)?

Bromham (Bedford) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 262 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bromham (Bedford)?

Among the top-rated schools in Bromham (Bedford) is Bromham CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bromham (Bedford) in total.

What are house prices like in Bromham (Bedford)?

The current median house price in Bromham (Bedford) is £400,500, around 41% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £455,000, semi-detached £393,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 32 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bromham (Bedford) in context

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Postcode districts in Bromham (Bedford)

MK43 42 ⇄

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