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Living in Marston Moretaine: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Marston Moretaine comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Marston Moretaine most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 49/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 12th highest-scoring of the 20 places in the MK43 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 95 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (4), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 56 points above the MK43 district's 43/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: MK43 postcode district.

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Marston Moretaine scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
49
85.1 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 41 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Shoplifting 31 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 25 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 25 crimes
  3. 3 The Green 9 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 8.1 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 13.2 µg/m³
69
Green Space 55
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Marston Moreteyne VC SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing4.8 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital7.7 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital11.7 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWootton Vale Healthy Living Centre2.1 mi
GP capacity1,977 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 124 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
37
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed2.7%Retired26.3%Student3%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.2%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary30.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications27.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)14.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.7%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership60.4%
Among the most-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
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 B
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
26
Millbrook 1 mi
Stewartby 1.2 mi
Lidlington 1.7 mi
J13 M1 3.4 mi
J13 M1 3.6 mi
J14 M1 6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £335,000 39
Detached £482,000 13
Semi-detached £316,250 12
Terraced £270,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£253k £356k £461k £564k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Stewartby 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Lidlington 31 1.8 mi away ⇄
Wootton (Bedford) 54 2.2 mi away ⇄
Kempston Hardwick 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cranfield 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Brogborough 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Houghton Conquest 29 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ampthill 57 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wixams 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ridgmont 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Kempston 56 4.1 mi away ⇄
Maulden 49 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Marston Moretaine a nice place to live?

Marston Moretaine has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Marston Moretaine is 39/100, 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 Marston Moretaine?

Marston Moretaine has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 49/100. There were 126 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Marston Moretaine?

Among the top-rated schools in Marston Moretaine is Marston Moreteyne VC School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Marston Moretaine in total.

What are house prices like in Marston Moretaine?

The current median house price in Marston Moretaine is £335,000, around 18% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £482,000, semi-detached £316,250, terraced £270,000. There were 39 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Marston Moretaine in context

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Postcode districts in Marston Moretaine

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