Town Pop. 3,985

Living in Clapham (Bedford): Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Clapham (Bedford) scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Among the 4 scored places sharing the MK41 postcode district, Clapham (Bedford) ranks 2nd.

Its healthcare score runs 10 points below the MK41 district's 61/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (84). On the national picture that lands Clapham (Bedford) in the top quarter of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the MK41 postcode district.

52
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Clapham (Bedford) scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
58.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Criminal damage and arson 76 crimes
↑ 181% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 69 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 30 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Vehicle crime 19 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 12 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shire Road 23 crimes
  2. 2 Prior Close 16 crimes
  3. 3 George Street 13 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.9 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
72
Green Space 17
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
37
3 schools in area · 20 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Oakley Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ursula Taylor Church of England SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Lincroft 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
51
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing2 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital13.6 mi
Northampton General Hospital16.5 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%
1 GP surgery in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,020 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)70.4%
available across Bedford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 83 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate61.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.7%Unemployed2.6%Retired23.9%Student3.9%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.2%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary26%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.4%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership75.1%
Among the least-deprived 38% 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
16
Bedford 2.1 mi
Bedford St Johns 2.8 mi
Kempston Hardwick 5 mi
J13 M1 10.6 mi
J13 M1 10.6 mi
J14 M1 11.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £295,000 29
Semi-detached £307,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£244k £372k £504k £633k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Oakley (Bedford) 44 1.2 mi away ⇄
Bromham (Bedford) 57 1.8 mi away ⇄
Milton Ernest 26 2.1 mi away ⇄
Stevington 34 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bedford 59 2.4 mi away ⇄
Great Denham 59 2.6 mi away ⇄
Box End 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Pavenham 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Salph End 32 3.1 mi away ⇄
Kempston 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stagsden 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Felmersham 36 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Clapham (Bedford) a nice place to live?

Clapham (Bedford) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Clapham (Bedford) is 52/100, 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 Clapham (Bedford)?

Clapham (Bedford) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 233 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Clapham (Bedford)?

Among the top-rated schools in Clapham (Bedford) are Oakley Primary Academy and Ursula Taylor Church of England School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Clapham (Bedford) in total.

What are house prices like in Clapham (Bedford)?

The current median house price in Clapham (Bedford) is £295,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £307,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 29 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Clapham (Bedford) in context

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Postcode districts in Clapham (Bedford)

MK41 55 ⇄

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