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Living in Little Staughton: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Little Staughton scores 38/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 3/100 versus a median of 21/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the MK44 postcode district, Little Staughton ranks 8th.

On economic health specifically, Little Staughton sits 15 points above the MK44 district figure of 62/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (3) and lifestyle (4). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the MK44 postcode district.

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Little Staughton scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
409.5 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 45 crimes
↑ 483% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 439% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 431% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 763% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 248% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Duloe Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Farm Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Green End 8 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.8 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing9 mi
Kettering General Hospital17.9 mi
Northampton General Hospital20.9 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryGreat Staughton Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,813 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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)70.4%
available across Bedford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed2%Retired26.5%Student2.7%Other inactive11.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.9%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary18.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.6%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership81.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
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 6 mi
Bedford 9 mi
Bedford St Johns 9.2 mi
J14 A1(M) 10.4 mi
J15 A1(M) 12.9 mi
J15 A1(M) 14.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Little Staughton 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

Keysoe Row 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Great Staughton 37 2.0 mi away ⇄
Kimbolton 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hail Weston 36 3.8 mi away ⇄
West Perry 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Riseley (Bedford) 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
East Perry 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Backnoe End 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Tilbrook 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Upper Dean 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Wyboston 29 5.1 mi away ⇄
Little Paxton 53 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Staughton a nice place to live?

Little Staughton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Little Staughton is 38/100, 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 Little Staughton?

Little Staughton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 95 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Little Staughton in context

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Postcode districts in Little Staughton

MK44 35 ⇄

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