Town Pop. 13,218

Living in Flitwick: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Flitwick comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 53/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. Among the 19 scored places sharing the MK45 postcode district, Flitwick ranks 2nd.

The MK45 district averages 48/100, putting Flitwick 10 points above its own postcode area. Its schools score runs 12 points above the MK45 district's 41/100. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see MK45 postcode district.

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Flitwick scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
48.7 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 201 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 110 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Vehicle crime 76 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 51 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Other theft 51 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 155 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Coniston Road 62 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 24 crimes
  3. 3 Hatfield Road 19 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 8.2 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
70
Green Space 32
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
53
5 schools in area · 10 within 4km
5Good
  • Flitwick Lower SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kingsmoor Lower SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Redborne Upper School and Community CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Templefield Lower SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Woodland Middle School AcademySecondary · 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
42
A&E departmentsLuton and Dunstable Hospital6.9 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing7.9 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital9.5 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust7.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,683 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 308 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate65.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.5%Unemployed2.5%Retired21.4%Student3.2%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.6%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary22%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.2%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership73%
Among the least-deprived 19% 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
37
Flitwick 0.1 mi
Harlington 3 mi
Lidlington 3.7 mi
J12 M1 3 mi
J12 M1 3.4 mi
J13 M1 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Ample 27
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Ample 14

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £340,000 120
Detached £475,000 31
Semi-detached £355,000 41
Terraced £305,000 35
Flat / Maisonette £205,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£205k £318k £434k £547k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Greenfield (Central Bedfordshire) 43 1.2 mi away ⇄
Ampthill 57 1.4 mi away ⇄
Westoning 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Flitton 47 1.6 mi away ⇄
Pulloxhill 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Maulden 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Harlington 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Silsoe 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Lidlington 31 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ridgmont 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Clophill 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Barton-le-Clay 50 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Flitwick a nice place to live?

Flitwick is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Flitwick is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Flitwick?

Flitwick is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 644 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Flitwick?

Among the top-rated schools in Flitwick are Flitwick Lower School, Kingsmoor Lower School and Redborne Upper School and Community College, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Flitwick in total.

What are house prices like in Flitwick?

The current median house price in Flitwick is £340,000, around 19% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £475,000, semi-detached £355,000, terraced £305,000, flat £205,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 120 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Flitwick in context

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Postcode districts in Flitwick

MK45 48 ⇄

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