Town Pop. 954

Living in Kensworth: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kensworth scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 11/100 against a town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 6 scored places in the LU6 postcode district.

Against the wider LU6 district average of 57/100, that is 22 points below. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (13), transport (13) and lifestyle (18) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LU6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
64
111.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 39 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 209% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Plewes Close 20 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 16 crimes
  3. 3 Russell Close 12 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 6.986 · PM2.5 6.995 · PM10 11.93 µg/m³
71
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 13 within 4km
1Good
  • Kensworth Church of England AcademyPrimary · 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
13
A&E departmentsLuton and Dunstable Hospital3.1 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital12.5 mi
Lister Hospital13 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryKirby Road Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity2,026 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
16.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
16.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate60.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.3%Unemployed3.2%Retired23.9%Student3.9%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary20.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.2%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership72.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
13
Leagrave 4.2 mi
Luton 4.5 mi
Luton Airport Parkway 4.9 mi
J11 M1 3 mi
J10 M1 3.3 mi
J11 M1 3.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £432,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£431k £474k £518k £561k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Oldhill Wood 0 0.7 mi away ⇄
Holywell (Central Bedfordshire) 43 0.9 mi away ⇄
Markyate 33 2.2 mi away ⇄
Caddington 56 2.2 mi away ⇄
Dunstable 58 2.3 mi away ⇄
Dagnall 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Slip End 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Totternhoe 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Little Gaddesden 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Flamstead 32 3.7 mi away ⇄
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Friar's Wash 26 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kensworth a nice place to live?

Kensworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kensworth is 35/100, 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 Kensworth?

Kensworth has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 64/100. There were 106 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kensworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Kensworth is Kensworth Church of England Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kensworth in total.

What are house prices like in Kensworth?

The current median house price in Kensworth is £432,500, around 52% above the England and Wales average.

Kensworth in context

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Postcode districts in Kensworth

LU6 57 ⇄

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