Town Pop. 2,444

Living in Henlow: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Henlow is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That is the highest score of the 3 places in the SG16 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 47 points above the SG16 district's 52/100. Safety (86) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (13), transport (18) and lifestyle (26) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SG16 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
124.4 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 93 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 75 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
Vehicle crime 33 crimes
↑ 181% above national average
Public order 23 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
other 58 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Steamer Croft 25 crimes
  2. 2 The Joint 19 crimes
  3. 3 Riverside Gardens 18 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 7.109 · PM2.5 7.117 · PM10 12.391 µg/m³
71
Green Space 24
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
33
4 schools in area · 11 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Clifton All Saints AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Derwent Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Raynsford Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Henlow Church of England AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsLister Hospital7.6 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing9.9 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital12 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Baxter and Partners1.4 mi
GP capacity2,733 patients per GP
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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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 61 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate63%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63%Unemployed2.2%Retired24.4%Student2.9%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.2%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary21.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.2%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership72.2%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
18
Arlesey 0.9 mi
Biggleswade 3.8 mi
Letchworth Garden City 4.3 mi
J10 A1(M) 3.5 mi
J10 A1(M) 3.9 mi
J9 A1(M) 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £359,000 18
Terraced £347,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£365k £424k £486k £546k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Clifton (Central Bedfordshire) 51 0.8 mi away ⇄
Arlesey 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
Langford (Central Bedfordshire) 45 1.6 mi away ⇄
Shefford 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Lower Stondon 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Meppershall 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Stotfold 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Southill 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Broom (Central Bedfordshire) 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Campton 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Chicksands 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Holwell (North Hertfordshire) 45 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Henlow a nice place to live?

Henlow has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Henlow is 48/100, 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 Henlow?

Henlow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 304 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Henlow?

Among the top-rated schools in Henlow are Clifton All Saints Academy, Derwent Primary School and Raynsford Church of England Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Henlow in total.

What are house prices like in Henlow?

The current median house price in Henlow is £359,000, around 26% above the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £347,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 15%.

Henlow in context

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Postcode districts in Henlow

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