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Living in Haynes: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Haynes scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Haynes places 18th of 19 in the MK45 postcode district.

It scores 14 points below the MK45 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see MK45 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
60 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 15 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Silver End Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 High Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Longden Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 14
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area
1Good
  • Haynes Lower SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing5.1 mi
Lister Hospital11.4 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital11.9 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Baxter and Partners3.6 mi
GP capacity1,663 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
4.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
4.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate51.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired36%Student3%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.5%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership78.9%
Among the least-deprived 38% 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
6
Kempston Hardwick 5.3 mi
Stewartby 5.6 mi
Bedford St Johns 5.6 mi
J10 A1(M) 8.4 mi
J10 A1(M) 8.9 mi
J12 M1 8.9 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Haynes 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

Chicksands 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cotton End 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wilstead 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Clophill 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Campton 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Southill 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Shefford 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ickwell 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Upper Gravenhurst 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Shortstown 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Houghton Conquest 29 3.7 mi away ⇄
Meppershall 48 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Haynes a nice place to live?

Haynes has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Haynes is 34/100, 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 Haynes?

Haynes is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 40 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Haynes?

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

Haynes in context

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Postcode districts in Haynes

MK45 48 ⇄

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