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Living in Pavenham: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Pavenham is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 89/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 20 scored places sharing the MK43 postcode district, Pavenham ranks 15th. The MK43 district averages 42/100, putting Pavenham 6 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Pavenham sits 19 points above the MK43 district figure of 70/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: MK43 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Pavenham scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
75.9 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 11 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Possession of weapons 3 crimes
↑ 644% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Close Road 6 crimes
  2. 2 Town Lot Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 Memorial Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
73
Green Space 15
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
13

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing5.1 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital13.4 mi
Northampton General Hospital14 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryHarrold Medical Practice2.4 mi
GP capacity2,077 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)70.4%
available across Bedford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate49.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired37.2%Student3.6%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.4%Skilled & technical31.3%Routine & elementary14.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)13.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.9%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership84%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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
6
Bedford 4.8 mi
Bedford St Johns 5.5 mi
Kempston Hardwick 7.1 mi
J14 M1 11 mi
J14 M1 11 mi
J14 M1 11 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
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 Pavenham 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

Felmersham 36 1.3 mi away ⇄
Stevington 34 1.5 mi away ⇄
Oakley (Bedford) 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Bedford) 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Milton Ernest 26 2.4 mi away ⇄
Sharnbrook 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Harrold 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Clapham (Bedford) 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bromham (Bedford) 57 3.0 mi away ⇄
Turvey 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Stagsden 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Box End 43 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pavenham a nice place to live?

Pavenham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pavenham is 36/100, 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 Pavenham?

Pavenham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 34 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Pavenham in context

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Postcode districts in Pavenham

MK43 42 ⇄

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