Town Pop. 3,040

Living in Markyate: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Markyate is 33/100, built from 9 categories. Safety falls furthest short: 50/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the AL3 postcode district.

The AL3 district averages 58/100, putting Markyate 25 points below its own postcode area. That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (5), lifestyle (18), transport (22), broadband (23) and schools (25). For the surrounding area, see AL3 postcode district.

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Markyate scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
50
161.8 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 171 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 131 crimes
↑ 184% above national average
Other theft 50 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
Vehicle crime 44 crimes
↑ 202% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 39 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
other 57 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Old Watling Street 94 crimes
  2. 2 Chequers Hill 55 crimes
  3. 3 Park View Drive 40 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12 µg/m³
71
Green Space 24
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Markyate Village School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsLuton and Dunstable Hospital3.7 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital11.6 mi
Lister Hospital11.8 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryCaddington Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,297 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Dacorum
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
67.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
67.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 94 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate64.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.3%Unemployed2.4%Retired19.6%Student3.9%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.5%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership71.8%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Dacorum · 2026-27
A £1,606
B £1,874
C £2,141
D £2,409
E £2,944
F £3,480
G £4,015
H £4,818
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
22
Luton Airport Parkway 3.9 mi
Luton DART Parkway 3.9 mi
Luton 3.9 mi
J10 M1 1.9 mi
J9 M1 2 mi
J10 M1 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £432,500 34
Terraced £432,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£317k £369k £422k £474k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Flamstead 32 1.6 mi away ⇄
Friar's Wash 26 1.7 mi away ⇄
Slip End 51 1.7 mi away ⇄
Oldhill Wood 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Caddington 56 2.0 mi away ⇄
Kensworth 35 2.2 mi away ⇄
Holywell (Central Bedfordshire) 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Kinsbourne Green 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Redbourn 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Dagnall 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Dunstable 58 4.3 mi away ⇄
Luton 65 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Markyate a nice place to live?

Markyate has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Markyate is 33/100, 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 Markyate?

Markyate has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 50/100. There were 492 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Markyate?

Among the top-rated schools in Markyate is Markyate Village School and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Markyate in total.

What are house prices like in Markyate?

The current median house price in Markyate is £432,500, around 52% above the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £432,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 25%. There were 34 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Markyate

AL3 58 ⇄

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