Town Pop. 1,053

Living in Lavendon: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lavendon scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 81/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That places it last of the 4 scored places in the MK46 postcode district.

It scores 8 points below the MK46 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. Its broadband score runs 22 points above the MK46 district's 59/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the MK46 postcode district.

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Lavendon scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
71.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 28 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 18 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 6 crimes
  3. 3 Jacks Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.365 · PM2.5 6.819 · PM10 11.906 µg/m³
72
Green Space 13
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Lavendon SchoolPrimary · 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
6
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing8.3 mi
Northampton General Hospital10.1 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital10.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust7.6 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryCobbs Garden Surgery2 mi
GP capacity1,829 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
81
Full fibre (FTTP)96.2%
available across Milton Keynes
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed2.5%Retired27.2%Student3.9%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.2%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.8%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership76.4%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Milton Keynes · 2026-27
A £1,581
B £1,845
C £2,108
D £2,372
E £2,899
F £3,426
G £3,953
H £4,744
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
13
Bedford 8.1 mi
Kempston Hardwick 8.7 mi
Bedford St Johns 8.8 mi
J14 M1 7.9 mi
J14 M1 8.1 mi
J14 M1 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Lavendon 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

Turvey 36 1.7 mi away ⇄
Olney 54 2.1 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Bedford) 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Harrold 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Emberton 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bozeat 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Yardley Hastings 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stevington 34 4.5 mi away ⇄
Sherington 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
Pavenham 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Stagsden 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Grendon (North Northamptonshire) 42 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lavendon a nice place to live?

Lavendon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lavendon is 42/100, 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 Lavendon?

Lavendon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 75 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Lavendon

MK46 50 ⇄

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