Town Pop. 430

Living in Milton Ernest: Liveability Score 26/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Milton Ernest comes out at 26/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 47/100 versus a median of 88/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the MK44 postcode district, Milton Ernest ranks 15th.

The MK44 district averages 35/100, putting Milton Ernest 9 points below its own postcode area. That is 24 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Transport (4), healthcare (5), lifestyle (6) and schools (9) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see MK44 postcode district.

26
OUT OF 100
Poor
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Settlement area

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Milton Ernest scores 26 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
47
355.8 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 79 crimes
↑ 452% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 516% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
Drugs 11 crimes
↑ 676% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 186% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Old Milton Road 59 crimes
  2. 2 Glebe Close 17 crimes
  3. 3 Milton Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.954 · PM2.5 6.706 · PM10 11.923 µg/m³
73
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Milton Ernest CofE Primary 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
5
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing4.3 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital14.8 mi
Northampton General Hospital15.7 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryPriory Medical Practice2 mi
GP capacity1,991 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
30
Full fibre (FTTP)70.4%
available across Bedford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
58.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
58.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed2%Retired26.8%Student4.5%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.3%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary16.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.7%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership73.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Bedford · 2026-27
A £1,648
B £1,923
C £2,197
D £2,472
E £3,021
F £3,571
G £4,120
H £4,944
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 Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Bedford 4.2 mi
Bedford St Johns 4.7 mi
Kempston Hardwick 7.2 mi
J13 M1 12.5 mi
J13 M1 12.5 mi
J14 M1 12.7 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Milton Ernest in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Oakley (Bedford) 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Clapham (Bedford) 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
Pavenham 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Felmersham 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Backnoe End 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Sharnbrook 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Stevington 34 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bromham (Bedford) 57 3.6 mi away ⇄
Salph End 32 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bedford 59 4.1 mi away ⇄
Riseley (Bedford) 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Bedford) 37 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Milton Ernest a nice place to live?

Milton Ernest scores below average as a place to live. Our liveability score for Milton Ernest is 26/100, placing it among one of the lower-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Milton Ernest?

Milton Ernest has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 47/100. There were 153 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Milton Ernest?

Among the top-rated schools in Milton Ernest is Milton Ernest CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Milton Ernest in total.

Milton Ernest in context

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Postcode districts in Milton Ernest

MK44 35 ⇄

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