Town Pop. 5,179

Living in Potton: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Potton is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Potton most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 9 scored places sharing the SG19 postcode district, Potton ranks 2nd.

On broadband specifically, Potton sits 46 points above the SG19 district figure of 44/100. Safety (83) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: transport (19), schools (25) and lifestyle (26). Wider context for the surrounding area: SG19 postcode district.

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Potton scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
73.2 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 130 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 101 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 32 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 29 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Vehicle crime 21 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 66 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 20 crimes
  2. 2 Potton Road 20 crimes
  3. 3 Bellevue Close 17 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
72
Green Space 19
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Potton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing10.3 mi
Lister Hospital13.6 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus14.8 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust6.1 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,924 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 114 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate63%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63%Unemployed1.9%Retired24.3%Student2.7%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.1%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary20.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.8%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership72.5%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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
19
Sandy 2.7 mi
Biggleswade 3.5 mi
St Neots 7.2 mi
J10 A1(M) 7.7 mi
J10 A1(M) 8.4 mi
J9 A1(M) 11.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £360,000 53
Detached £435,000 17
Semi-detached £365,000 19
Terraced £265,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£258k £370k £484k £596k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Gamlingay 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wrestlingworth 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sandy 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Dunton 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Beeston (Central Bedfordshire) 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Biggleswade 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Waresley (Huntingdonshire) 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Upper Caldecote 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Tempsford 23 4.3 mi away ⇄
Abbotsley 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Blunham 23 4.6 mi away ⇄
Northill 37 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Potton a nice place to live?

Potton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Potton 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 Potton?

Potton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 379 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Potton?

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

What are house prices like in Potton?

The current median house price in Potton is £360,000, around 26% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £435,000, semi-detached £365,000, terraced £265,000. There were 53 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Potton in context

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Postcode districts in Potton

SG19 44 ⇄

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