Town Pop. 682

Living in Flamstead: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Flamstead comes out at 32/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 83/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Safety falls furthest short: 33/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the AL3 postcode district. The AL3 district averages 58/100, putting Flamstead 26 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 8 points above the AL3 district's 75/100. For the surrounding area, see AL3 postcode district.

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Flamstead scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
33
432.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 97 crimes
↑ 327% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 60 crimes
↑ 479% above national average
Other theft 44 crimes
↑ 940% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 28 crimes
↑ 504% above national average
Vehicle crime 21 crimes
↑ 542% above national average
other 45 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Old Watling Street 94 crimes
  2. 2 Chequers Hill 55 crimes
  3. 3 Dagnall Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 7.729 · PM2.5 7.123 · PM10 12.178 µg/m³
70
Green Space 39
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Flamstead Village SchoolPrimary · 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
5
A&E departmentsLuton and Dunstable Hospital5.2 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital10.7 mi
Watford General Hospital11.3 mi
Hospital waitsWest Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs89.9%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Khalid Mirza2.5 mi
GP capacity3,374 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
56
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Dacorum
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
71.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
71.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate60.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired21.2%Student4%Other inactive11.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.6%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary13.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.3%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership74.5%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Dacorum · 2026-27
A £1,606
B £1,874
C £2,141
D £2,409
E £2,944
F £3,480
G £4,015
H £4,818
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
15
Harpenden 3.7 mi
Luton Airport Parkway 4.2 mi
Luton DART Parkway 4.2 mi
J9 M1 0.9 mi
J9 M1 1 mi
J10 M1 2.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Flamstead 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

Friar's Wash 26 0.5 mi away ⇄
Markyate 33 1.6 mi away ⇄
Kinsbourne Green 50 1.9 mi away ⇄
Redbourn 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Slip End 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Caddington 56 3.3 mi away ⇄
Oldhill Wood 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Harpenden 65 3.7 mi away ⇄
Kensworth 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Holywell (Central Bedfordshire) 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hemel Hempstead 58 4.6 mi away ⇄
Potten End 46 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Flamstead a nice place to live?

Flamstead has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Flamstead is 32/100, 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 Flamstead?

Flamstead has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 33/100. There were 295 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Flamstead?

Among the top-rated schools in Flamstead is Flamstead Village School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Flamstead in total.

Flamstead in context

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Postcode districts in Flamstead

AL3 58 ⇄

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