Town Pop. 4,335

Living in Lower Stondon: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lower Stondon comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Lower Stondon most outperforms the national norm: 35/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 40/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Lower Stondon places 2nd of 3 in the SG16 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 8 points above the SG16 district's 27/100. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SG16 postcode district.

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Lower Stondon scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
76.8 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 112 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 72 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 25 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Public order 24 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 70 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Loganberry Way 23 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 23 crimes
  3. 3 Boundary Close 16 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12 µg/m³
71
Green Space 18
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
31
2 schools in area · 9 within 4km
2Good
  • Derwent Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Stondon Lower SchoolPrimary · 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
35
A&E departmentsLister Hospital6.2 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital9.6 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing10.7 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,240 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
40
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
67.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
67.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 116 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate63.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired22.8%Student3%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.4%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary19.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.5%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership68.8%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
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 C
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Arlesey 2.2 mi
Letchworth Garden City 3.7 mi
Hitchin 4 mi
J10 A1(M) 4.3 mi
J10 A1(M) 4.4 mi
J9 A1(M) 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Ample 12

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £337,500 38
Semi-detached £350,000 13
Terraced £310,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£273k £393k £516k £635k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Holwell (North Hertfordshire) 45 1.4 mi away ⇄
Meppershall 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Arlesey 46 1.8 mi away ⇄
Henlow 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Central Bedfordshire) 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Shefford 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Pirton 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Shillington 33 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ickleford 61 2.5 mi away ⇄
Campton 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stotfold 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Apsley End 34 3.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lower Stondon a nice place to live?

Lower Stondon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lower Stondon is 47/100, 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 Lower Stondon?

Lower Stondon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 333 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lower Stondon?

Among the top-rated schools in Lower Stondon are Derwent Primary School and Stondon Lower School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Lower Stondon in total.

What are house prices like in Lower Stondon?

The current median house price in Lower Stondon is £337,500, around 18% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £350,000, terraced £310,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 38 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Lower Stondon in context

See where Lower Stondon ranks among the best places to live in Bedfordshire

Postcode districts in Lower Stondon

SG16 46 ⇄
SG5 54 ⇄

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