Town Pop. 3,272

Living in Clifton (Central Bedfordshire): Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Clifton (Central Bedfordshire) is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That is the highest score of the 5 places in the SG17 postcode district.

Against the wider SG17 district average of 43/100, that is 8 points above. Its broadband score runs 57 points above the SG17 district's 40/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (83). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SG17 postcode district.

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Clifton (Central Bedfordshire) scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
57.8 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 68 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Vehicle crime 47 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
Public order 11 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
other 35 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Joint 19 crimes
  2. 2 Stockbridge Road 18 crimes
  3. 3 Broad Street 13 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 26
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
40
4 schools in area · 11 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Clifton All Saints AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Raynsford Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Samuel Whitbread AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Henlow Church of England AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    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
27
A&E departmentsLister Hospital8.2 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing9.2 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital11.8 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Baxter and Partners0.8 mi
GP capacity2,240 patients per GP
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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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 74 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed2%Retired28.3%Student2.6%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.2%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary19.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.6%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership77.5%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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 C
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Arlesey 1.7 mi
Biggleswade 3.8 mi
Letchworth Garden City 5 mi
J10 A1(M) 4.3 mi
J10 A1(M) 4.7 mi
J9 A1(M) 6.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £395,000 23
Detached £542,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£324k £428k £535k £639k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Henlow 48 0.8 mi away ⇄
Shefford 48 1.2 mi away ⇄
Langford (Central Bedfordshire) 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Meppershall 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Southill 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Lower Stondon 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Campton 50 2.3 mi away ⇄
Arlesey 46 2.3 mi away ⇄
Broom (Central Bedfordshire) 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Chicksands 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Stotfold 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Holwell (North Hertfordshire) 45 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Clifton (Central Bedfordshire) a nice place to live?

Clifton (Central Bedfordshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Clifton (Central Bedfordshire) is 51/100, 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 Clifton (Central Bedfordshire)?

Clifton (Central Bedfordshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 189 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Clifton (Central Bedfordshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Clifton (Central Bedfordshire) are Clifton All Saints Academy, Raynsford Church of England Academy and Samuel Whitbread Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Clifton (Central Bedfordshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Clifton (Central Bedfordshire)?

The current median house price in Clifton (Central Bedfordshire) is £395,000, around 39% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £542,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 25%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Clifton (Central Bedfordshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Clifton (Central Bedfordshire)

SG17 43 ⇄

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