Town Pop. 956

Living in Flitton: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Flitton is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Flitton most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Among the 19 scored places sharing the MK45 postcode district, Flitton ranks 7th.

On economic health specifically, Flitton sits 13 points above the MK45 district figure of 76/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95). Below 30/100: healthcare (15), transport (15) and lifestyle (29). Wider context for the surrounding area: MK45 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
65.9 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 23 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Greenfield Road 6 crimes
  2. 2 Oak Drive 6 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 5 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 7.101 · PM2.5 7.046 · PM10 12.146 µg/m³
71
Green Space 23
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
32
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Good
  • Greenfield CofE VC Lower SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsLuton and Dunstable Hospital7.1 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing8 mi
Lister Hospital11.6 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust7.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryFlitwick Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,683 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
60
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate61%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61%Unemployed1.5%Retired27%Student3.7%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.6%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary13.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.5%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership83.7%
Among the least-deprived 12% 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
15
Flitwick 1.5 mi
Harlington 3.4 mi
Millbrook 4.6 mi
J12 M1 3.9 mi
J12 M1 4.2 mi
J11A M1 5.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £616,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£510k £572k £635k £698k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Greenfield (Central Bedfordshire) 43 0.5 mi away ⇄
Pulloxhill 43 0.8 mi away ⇄
Silsoe 38 1.4 mi away ⇄
Maulden 49 1.6 mi away ⇄
Flitwick 58 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ampthill 57 2.1 mi away ⇄
Westoning 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Clophill 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Barton-le-Clay 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Harlington 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Upper Gravenhurst 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Houghton Conquest 29 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Flitton a nice place to live?

Flitton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Flitton is 47/100, 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 Flitton?

Flitton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Flitton?

Among the top-rated schools in Flitton is Greenfield CofE VC Lower School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Flitton in total.

What are house prices like in Flitton?

The current median house price in Flitton is £616,000, around 116% above the England and Wales average.

Flitton in context

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Postcode districts in Flitton

MK45 48 ⇄

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