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Living in Moggerhanger: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Moggerhanger is 31/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Moggerhanger places 11th of 16 in the MK44 postcode district.

That sits 19 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 (9), transport (16), schools (22) and lifestyle (29). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the MK44 postcode district.

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Moggerhanger scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
285 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 30 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 629% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 400% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 263% above national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 28 crimes
  2. 2 Maisie Gardens 11 crimes
  3. 3 The Crescent 10 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.232 · PM2.5 6.861 · PM10 12.406 µg/m³
72
Green Space 12
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Moggerhanger Primary 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
9
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing5.5 mi
Lister Hospital14.8 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital16.9 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryGreat Barford Surgery2 mi
GP capacity2,098 patients per GP
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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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
8.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
8.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed1%Retired31.5%Student2.7%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.6%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary19.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.6%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership79.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
16
Sandy 2.4 mi
Biggleswade 4.4 mi
Bedford St Johns 5.6 mi
J10 A1(M) 9.5 mi
J10 A1(M) 10.1 mi
J9 A1(M) 12.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Moggerhanger 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

Blunham 23 1.5 mi away ⇄
Northill 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Willington (Bedford) 34 1.8 mi away ⇄
Sandy 52 1.9 mi away ⇄
Beeston (Central Bedfordshire) 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Great Barford 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cople 34 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ickwell 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Upper Caldecote 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cardington 31 3.3 mi away ⇄
Workhouse End 32 3.3 mi away ⇄
Roxton 30 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Moggerhanger a nice place to live?

Moggerhanger has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Moggerhanger is 31/100, 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 Moggerhanger?

Moggerhanger has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 114 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Moggerhanger?

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

Moggerhanger in context

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Postcode districts in Moggerhanger

MK44 35 ⇄

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