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Living in Caddington: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Caddington scores 56/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 54/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Caddington places 3rd of 4 in the LU1 postcode district.

Its healthcare score runs 28 points below the LU1 district's 82/100. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (88). On the national picture that lands Caddington in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: LU1 postcode district.

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Caddington scores 56 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
106.9 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 114 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 52 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Vehicle crime 52 crimes
↑ 260% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 25 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
other 61 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 38 crimes
  2. 2 Norfolk Road 31 crimes
  3. 3 Montgomery Grove 25 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 8.6 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 12 µg/m³
69
Green Space 31
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
38
3 schools in area · 34 within 4km
1Good2Ungraded
  • St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Caddington Village SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • The Stockwood Park AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
54
A&E departmentsLuton and Dunstable Hospital1.8 mi
Lister Hospital10.9 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital12.4 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
1 GP surgery in area 13 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,641 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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 59 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed1.8%Retired28%Student3.2%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.1%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary21.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.1%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership80.2%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
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
36
Luton 2.2 mi
Luton Airport Parkway 2.7 mi
Luton DART Parkway 2.7 mi
J10 M1 1.2 mi
J11 M1 1.8 mi
J10 M1 1.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £430,000 30
Semi-detached £390,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£334k £378k £423k £466k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Slip End 51 1.3 mi away ⇄
Markyate 33 2.0 mi away ⇄
Kensworth 35 2.2 mi away ⇄
Luton 65 2.4 mi away ⇄
Oldhill Wood 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Friar's Wash 26 3.1 mi away ⇄
Holywell (Central Bedfordshire) 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Dunstable 58 3.2 mi away ⇄
Flamstead 32 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kinsbourne Green 50 3.4 mi away ⇄
Houghton Regis 53 4.1 mi away ⇄
Dagnall 37 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Caddington a nice place to live?

Caddington is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Caddington is 56/100, 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 Caddington?

Caddington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 321 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Caddington?

Among the top-rated schools in Caddington is St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Caddington in total.

What are house prices like in Caddington?

The current median house price in Caddington is £430,000, around 51% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £390,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 23%. There were 30 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Caddington in context

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Postcode districts in Caddington

LU1 60 ⇄

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