Town Pop. 459

Living in Greenfield (Central Bedfordshire): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Greenfield (Central Bedfordshire) comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 17/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 19 places in the MK45 postcode district. Against the wider MK45 district average of 48/100, that is 5 points below. Its economic health score runs 13 points above the MK45 district's 76/100. For the surrounding area, see MK45 postcode district.

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Greenfield (Central Bedfordshire) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
137.3 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 23 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 202% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 219% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 76% above 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
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.849 · PM2.5 6.981 · PM10 12.057 µg/m³
71
Green Space 29
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

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 Hospital7.2 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing8.4 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital11.3 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust7.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryFlitwick Surgery1 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
17
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
26.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
29.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 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 1.1 mi
Harlington 3 mi
Millbrook 4.5 mi
J12 M1 3.5 mi
J12 M1 3.7 mi
J11A M1 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 Greenfield (Central Bedfordshire) 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

Flitton 47 0.5 mi away ⇄
Pulloxhill 43 0.9 mi away ⇄
Flitwick 58 1.2 mi away ⇄
Silsoe 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Maulden 49 1.9 mi away ⇄
Westoning 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ampthill 57 2.0 mi away ⇄
Harlington 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Clophill 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Barton-le-Clay 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Upper Gravenhurst 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Streatley (Central Bedfordshire) 43 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Greenfield (Central Bedfordshire) a nice place to live?

Greenfield (Central Bedfordshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Greenfield (Central Bedfordshire) 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 Greenfield (Central Bedfordshire)?

Greenfield (Central Bedfordshire) 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 Greenfield (Central Bedfordshire)?

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

Greenfield (Central Bedfordshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Greenfield (Central Bedfordshire)

MK45 48 ⇄

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