Town Pop. 1,904

Living in Harlington: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Harlington scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Schools is where Harlington most outperforms the national norm: 39/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 5 places in the LU5 postcode district.

It scores 10 points below the LU5 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. On schools specifically, Harlington sits 25 points below the LU5 district figure of 64/100. Safety (84) and economic health (81) sit at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: LU5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
63 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 42 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 18 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Harlington 11 crimes
  2. 2 Bury Close 10 crimes
  3. 3 Hillside Close 10 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 8.062 · PM2.5 7.125 · PM10 12.736 µg/m³
70
Green Space 25
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
39
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Good
  • Harlington Lower SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Harlington Upper SchoolSecondary · 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 Hospital4.3 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing10.8 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital10.9 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust4.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryToddington Medical Centre2.2 mi
GP capacity1,974 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
69
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 51 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired29.1%Student2.7%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.8%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary18.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.5%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership82.4%
Among the least-deprived 14% 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 Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Harlington 0.3 mi
Flitwick 2.7 mi
Leagrave 4.4 mi
J12 M1 1.2 mi
J12 M1 1.4 mi
J11A M1 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £400,000 15
Semi-detached £400,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£343k £387k £433k £477k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Westoning 43 1.2 mi away ⇄
Chalton 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Toddington 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Streatley (Central Bedfordshire) 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Pulloxhill 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Greenfield (Central Bedfordshire) 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Flitwick 58 2.7 mi away ⇄
Barton-le-Clay 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Flitton 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tebworth 33 3.8 mi away ⇄
Silsoe 38 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ampthill 57 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Harlington a nice place to live?

Harlington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Harlington is 45/100, 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 Harlington?

Harlington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 120 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Harlington?

Among the top-rated schools in Harlington are Harlington Lower School and Harlington Upper School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Harlington in total.

What are house prices like in Harlington?

The current median house price in Harlington is £400,000, around 40% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £400,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%.

Harlington in context

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Postcode districts in Harlington

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