Town Pop. 3,531

Living in Eaton Bray and Edlesborough: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Eaton Bray and Edlesborough comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the LU6 postcode district, Eaton Bray and Edlesborough ranks 3rd.

The LU6 district averages 57/100, putting Eaton Bray and Edlesborough 14 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Eaton Bray and Edlesborough sits 17 points above the LU6 district figure of 61/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: LU6 postcode district.

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Eaton Bray and Edlesborough scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
62.9 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 97 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Other theft 22 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Moor End Close 17 crimes
  2. 2 Main Road North 8 crimes
  3. 3 Chapel Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
72
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
25
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good
  • Eaton Bray AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Edlesborough Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
25
A&E departmentsLuton and Dunstable Hospital4.6 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital9.9 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital11.2 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,921 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
54
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 91 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired28.3%Student3.3%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.3%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary14.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.4%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership80.7%
Among the least-deprived 34% 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
5
Cheddington 3.3 mi
Leighton Buzzard 4.9 mi
Tring 5.2 mi
J11A M1 5.2 mi
J11 M1 5.2 mi
J11 M1 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £520,000 39
Detached £635,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£372k £482k £596k £707k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Totternhoe 39 1.1 mi away ⇄
Billington (Central Bedfordshire) 34 2.3 mi away ⇄
Stanbridge 35 2.4 mi away ⇄
Slapton (Buckinghamshire) 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Tilsworth 32 2.5 mi away ⇄
Dagnall 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Dunstable 58 2.8 mi away ⇄
Holywell (Central Bedfordshire) 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Pitstone 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cheddington 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Houghton Regis 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Kensworth 35 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Eaton Bray and Edlesborough a nice place to live?

Eaton Bray and Edlesborough has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Eaton Bray and Edlesborough is 43/100, 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 Eaton Bray and Edlesborough?

Eaton Bray and Edlesborough is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 222 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Eaton Bray and Edlesborough?

Among the top-rated schools in Eaton Bray and Edlesborough are Eaton Bray Academy and Edlesborough Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Eaton Bray and Edlesborough in total.

What are house prices like in Eaton Bray and Edlesborough?

The current median house price in Eaton Bray and Edlesborough is £520,000, around 82% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £635,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%. There were 39 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Eaton Bray and Edlesborough in context

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Postcode districts in Eaton Bray and Edlesborough

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