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Living in Felmersham: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Felmersham scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Felmersham most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 20 scored places sharing the MK43 postcode district, Felmersham ranks 15th. The MK43 district averages 42/100, putting Felmersham 6 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Felmersham sits 19 points above the MK43 district figure of 70/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: MK43 postcode district.

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Felmersham scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
66.4 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 11 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Possession of weapons 3 crimes
↑ 556% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Close Road 6 crimes
  2. 2 Town Lot Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 Memorial Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.453 · PM2.5 6.666 · PM10 11.823 µg/m³
73
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Pinchmill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing6.3 mi
Northampton General Hospital14 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital14.7 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust5.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgerySharnbrook Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity1,852 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)70.4%
available across Bedford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
9.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
9.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate49.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired37.2%Student3.6%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.4%Skilled & technical31.3%Routine & elementary14.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)13.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.9%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership84%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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
6
Bedford 5.9 mi
Bedford St Johns 6.5 mi
Kempston Hardwick 8.3 mi
J14 M1 12.1 mi
J14 M1 12.2 mi
J14 M1 12.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Felmersham in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Sharnbrook 45 1.1 mi away ⇄
Pavenham 36 1.3 mi away ⇄
Milton Ernest 26 2.5 mi away ⇄
Harrold 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Bedford) 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Stevington 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Oakley (Bedford) 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Backnoe End 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Clapham (Bedford) 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bromham (Bedford) 57 4.3 mi away ⇄
Podington 34 4.3 mi away ⇄
Turvey 36 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Felmersham a nice place to live?

Felmersham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Felmersham is 36/100, 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 Felmersham?

Felmersham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 34 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Felmersham?

Among the top-rated schools in Felmersham is Pinchmill Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Felmersham in total.

Felmersham in context

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Postcode districts in Felmersham

MK43 42 ⇄

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