Town Pop. 306

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

Last updated 7 August 2026

Holywell (Central Bedfordshire) comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 89/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 7/100 against a town median of 23/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the LU6 postcode district, Holywell (Central Bedfordshire) ranks 3rd. The LU6 district averages 57/100, putting Holywell (Central Bedfordshire) 14 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Holywell (Central Bedfordshire) sits 28 points above the LU6 district figure of 61/100. For the surrounding area, see LU6 postcode district.

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

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
222.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
↑ 609% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 12 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 284% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 180% above national average
Robbery 3 crimes
↑ 654% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 22 crimes
  2. 2 Kensworth Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 B4541 6 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 6.585 · PM2.5 6.934 · PM10 11.709 µg/m³
72
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Studham Village CofE AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
3
A&E departmentsLuton and Dunstable Hospital3.8 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital12.1 mi
Lister Hospital14 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryKirby Road Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity2,216 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
87.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate48.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.4%Unemployed2%Retired37.8%Student2.6%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.4%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary15.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)13.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.1%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership87.2%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
14
Leagrave 5.1 mi
Tring 5.2 mi
Luton 5.4 mi
J11 M1 3.9 mi
J10 M1 4.1 mi
J10 M1 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Holywell (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

Oldhill Wood 0 0.7 mi away ⇄
Kensworth 35 0.9 mi away ⇄
Dagnall 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Markyate 33 2.6 mi away ⇄
Dunstable 58 2.8 mi away ⇄
Little Gaddesden 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Caddington 56 3.1 mi away ⇄
Totternhoe 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Slip End 51 3.9 mi away ⇄
Flamstead 32 4.0 mi away ⇄
Friar's Wash 26 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

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

Holywell (Central Bedfordshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 68 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Holywell (Central Bedfordshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Holywell (Central Bedfordshire)

LU6 57 ⇄

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