Town Pop. 380

Living in Northill: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Northill scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the SG18 postcode district, Northill ranks 6th.

It scores 10 points below the SG18 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. On lifestyle specifically, Northill sits 23 points below the SG18 district figure of 53/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SG18 postcode district.

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Northill scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

489.5 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 55 crimes

↑ 335% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes

↑ 368% above national average

Vehicle crime 22 crimes

↑ 1106% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes

↑ 519% above national average

Public order 15 crimes

↑ 508% above national average

other 51 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 28 crimes
2 Littles Close 18 crimes
3 Maisie Gardens 11 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 5.691 · PM2.5 6.748 · PM10 11.793 µg/m³

Green Space 36

Parks Ample 6

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Some 2

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds None

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 6 within 4km

1Good

Northill CofE 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

A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing6.3 mi

Lister Hospital13.1 mi

Luton and Dunstable Hospital15.6 mi

Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust4.8 mi

Routine referral (median)10 wks

Treated within 18 weeks68.9%

A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%

Nearest GP surgerySandy Health Centre Medical Practice2.3 mi

GP capacity2,368 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

Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%

available across Central Bedfordshire

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

7.1%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

7.1%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate58.7%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed58.7%Unemployed1.4%Retired30.3%Student2.7%Other inactive6.9%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial42.7%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary18.8%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications15.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.3%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%

Home ownership78.6%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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 D

Water Affinity Water

Average bill regional £490/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Sandy 2.2 mi

Biggleswade 3 mi

Arlesey 6 mi

J10 A1(M) 7.8 mi

J10 A1(M) 8.5 mi

J9 A1(M) 10.9 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience None

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways None

Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Northill 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Northill a nice place to live?

Northill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Northill is 37/100, 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 Northill?

Northill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 186 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Northill?

Among the top-rated schools in Northill is Northill CofE Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Northill in total.

Northill in context

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Postcode districts in Northill

SG18 47 ⇄

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