Town Pop. 1,652

Living in Ickleford: Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ickleford is 61/100, built from 9 categories. Schools is where Ickleford most outperforms the national norm: 59/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. Ickleford places 2nd of 10 in the SG5 postcode district.

No category drops below 45/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. It scores 7 points above the SG5 postcode district as a whole, which averages 54/100. That is 11 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see SG5 postcode district.

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Ickleford scores 61 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
107.1 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 48 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 47 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
other 35 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bedford Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 11 crimes
  3. 3 Arlesey Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
71
Green Space 32
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
59
4 schools in area · 25 within 4km
4Good
  • Ickleford Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Our Lady Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Strathmore Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Priory SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsLister Hospital4 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital9.3 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing13.1 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryRegal Chambers Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity1,984 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
62
Full fibre (FTTP)69.8%
available across North Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 54 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed2.3%Retired25.6%Student3.3%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.3%Skilled & technical29.4%Routine & elementary20.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.4%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership69.6%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax North Hertfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,633
B £1,905
C £2,177
D £2,449
E £2,993
F £3,537
G £4,082
H £4,898
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
48
Hitchin 1.5 mi
Letchworth Garden City 2.3 mi
Arlesey 3.8 mi
J9 A1(M) 3.2 mi
J9 A1(M) 3.5 mi
J8 A1(M) 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £270,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£388k £459k £532k £603k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Holwell (North Hertfordshire) 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
Hitchin 69 1.4 mi away ⇄
Pirton 35 2.1 mi away ⇄
Letchworth 60 2.5 mi away ⇄
Lower Stondon 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Gosmore 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Arlesey 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
St Ippolyts 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Little Wymondley 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stotfold 52 3.5 mi away ⇄
Great Offley 36 3.8 mi away ⇄
Apsley End 34 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ickleford a nice place to live?

Ickleford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ickleford is 61/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Ickleford?

Ickleford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 177 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ickleford?

Among the top-rated schools in Ickleford are Ickleford Primary School, Our Lady Catholic Primary School and Strathmore Infant and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Ickleford in total.

What are house prices like in Ickleford?

The current median house price in Ickleford is £270,000, around 5% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 43%.

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Postcode districts in Ickleford

SG5 54 ⇄

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