Town Pop. 2,237

Living in Clophill: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Clophill is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 89/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Clophill places 8th of 19 in the MK45 postcode district.

Its economic health score runs 13 points above the MK45 district's 76/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (11), transport (14), lifestyle (22) and schools (26) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see MK45 postcode district.

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Clophill scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
62.6 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 53 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Burglary 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shefford Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Gardeners Close 12 crimes
  3. 3 Abbey Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 6.571 · PM2.5 6.878 · PM10 11.541 µg/m³
72
Green Space 55
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • St Mary's VA CofE Lower SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing6.8 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital9 mi
Lister Hospital10.8 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust7.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryHoughton Close Surgery3 mi
GP capacity1,454 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
46
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
71.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
71.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 61 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate58.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.9%Unemployed2%Retired29%Student3.6%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary16.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.1%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership83.3%
Among the least-deprived 16% 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 Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Flitwick 3.7 mi
Stewartby 5.1 mi
Millbrook 5.1 mi
J12 M1 6.3 mi
J12 M1 6.5 mi
J13 M1 7.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £565,000 15
Detached £695,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£456k £592k £733k £870k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Silsoe 38 1.4 mi away ⇄
Maulden 49 1.9 mi away ⇄
Upper Gravenhurst 38 2.1 mi away ⇄
Flitton 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Chicksands 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Haynes 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Campton 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Greenfield (Central Bedfordshire) 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Pulloxhill 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ampthill 57 3.3 mi away ⇄
Shillington 33 3.3 mi away ⇄
Houghton Conquest 29 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Clophill a nice place to live?

Clophill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Clophill is 44/100, 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 Clophill?

Clophill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 140 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Clophill?

Among the top-rated schools in Clophill is St Mary's VA CofE Lower School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Clophill in total.

What are house prices like in Clophill?

The current median house price in Clophill is £565,000, around 98% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £695,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 11%.

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Postcode districts in Clophill

MK45 48 ⇄

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