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Living in Keysoe Row: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Keysoe Row comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Keysoe Row most outperforms the national norm: 87/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 3/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Keysoe Row places 6th of 16 in the MK44 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate safety (95) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The MK44 district averages 35/100, putting Keysoe Row 6 points above its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: MK44 postcode district.

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Keysoe Row scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
362.6 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 11 crimes
↑ 263% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 1273% above national average
Drugs 4 crimes
↑ 1233% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 1157% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 6 crimes
  2. 2 Brook Lane 3 crimes
  3. 3 B645 3 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.309 · PM2.5 6.719 · PM10 11.962 µg/m³
73
Green Space 22
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area
1Good
  • Kymbrook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing7.8 mi
Kettering General Hospital17.6 mi
Northampton General Hospital19.5 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust4.4 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryGreat Staughton Surgery3.4 mi
GP capacity1,406 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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)70.4%
available across Bedford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed1.8%Retired29.7%Student3%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.1%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary12.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.1%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership83.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax Bedford · 2026-27
A £1,648
B £1,923
C £2,197
D £2,472
E £3,021
F £3,571
G £4,120
H £4,944
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
3
St Neots 7 mi
Bedford 7.8 mi
Bedford St Johns 8.1 mi
J14 A1(M) 11.7 mi
J15 A1(M) 14.1 mi
J15 A1(M) 15.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Keysoe Row 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

Little Staughton 38 1.4 mi away ⇄
Backnoe End 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Riseley (Bedford) 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Great Staughton 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kimbolton 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Upper Dean 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Tilbrook 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Hail Weston 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Milton Ernest 26 4.8 mi away ⇄
West Perry 47 5.1 mi away ⇄
East Perry 0 5.3 mi away ⇄
Wyboston 29 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Keysoe Row a nice place to live?

Keysoe Row has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Keysoe Row is 41/100, 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 Keysoe Row?

Keysoe Row is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 33 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Keysoe Row?

Among the top-rated schools in Keysoe Row is Kymbrook Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Keysoe Row in total.

Keysoe Row in context

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Postcode districts in Keysoe Row

MK44 35 ⇄

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