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Living in Meppershall: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Meppershall scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the SG17 postcode district.

The SG17 district averages 43/100, putting Meppershall 5 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 57 points above the SG17 district's 40/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (85) and economic health (81). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SG17 postcode district.

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Meppershall scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
58 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 47 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shefford Road 32 crimes
  2. 2 Orchard Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Walnut Tree Way 9 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.6 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
72
Green Space 14
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
31
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Meppershall Church of England AcademyPrimary · 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
20
A&E departmentsLister Hospital7.8 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing9.3 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital9.5 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust5.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Carragher, Akhtar & Brindle1.3 mi
GP capacity2,240 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate62.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.8%Unemployed2%Retired26.4%Student3%Other inactive5.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.1%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary15.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.1%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership82.7%
Among the least-deprived 20% 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
11
Arlesey 3.1 mi
Letchworth Garden City 5.3 mi
Hitchin 5.5 mi
J10 A1(M) 5.6 mi
J10 A1(M) 5.9 mi
J9 A1(M) 6.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £475,000 21
Detached £574,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£369k £457k £547k £634k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Campton 50 1.2 mi away ⇄
Shefford 48 1.4 mi away ⇄
Lower Stondon 47 1.6 mi away ⇄
Shillington 33 1.7 mi away ⇄
Upper Gravenhurst 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Chicksands 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Central Bedfordshire) 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Henlow 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Apsley End 34 2.6 mi away ⇄
Holwell (North Hertfordshire) 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Pirton 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Arlesey 46 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Meppershall a nice place to live?

Meppershall has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Meppershall is 48/100, 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 Meppershall?

Meppershall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 108 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Meppershall?

Among the top-rated schools in Meppershall is Meppershall Church of England Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Meppershall in total.

What are house prices like in Meppershall?

The current median house price in Meppershall is £475,000, around 67% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £574,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 8%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Meppershall

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