Town Pop. 2,290

Living in Maulden: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Maulden is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 96/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 19 scored places sharing the MK45 postcode district, Maulden ranks 6th.

On broadband specifically, Maulden sits 53 points above the MK45 district figure of 43/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (88). Below 30/100: transport (18), healthcare (19) and schools (29). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the MK45 postcode district.

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Maulden scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
73.8 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 74 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 52 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Drugs 6 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sandy Acres 27 crimes
  2. 2 Gardeners Close 12 crimes
  3. 3 Church Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6.98 · PM2.5 7.032 · PM10 12.142 µg/m³
71
Green Space 38
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
29
2 schools in area · 13 within 4km
2Good
  • Maulden Lower SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Russell 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
19
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing6.4 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital8.8 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital11 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust6.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryHoughton Close Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity1,683 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 54 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate59.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.8%Unemployed2.8%Retired26.5%Student3.7%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.6%Skilled & technical33.1%Routine & elementary19.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.9%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership76.9%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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 Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Flitwick 2.2 mi
Millbrook 3.4 mi
Stewartby 3.7 mi
J12 M1 5.2 mi
J12 M1 5.5 mi
J13 M1 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 25

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £469,000 24
Semi-detached £435,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£424k £520k £618k £714k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Ampthill 57 1.4 mi away ⇄
Flitton 47 1.6 mi away ⇄
Clophill 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Greenfield (Central Bedfordshire) 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Silsoe 38 2.0 mi away ⇄
Flitwick 58 2.3 mi away ⇄
Houghton Conquest 29 2.5 mi away ⇄
Pulloxhill 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wilstead 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Westoning 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Stewartby 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Upper Gravenhurst 38 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Maulden a nice place to live?

Maulden has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Maulden is 49/100, 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 Maulden?

Maulden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 169 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Maulden?

Among the top-rated schools in Maulden are Maulden Lower School and Russell Lower School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Maulden in total.

What are house prices like in Maulden?

The current median house price in Maulden is £469,000, around 65% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £435,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Maulden

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