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Living in Pulloxhill: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pulloxhill comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Pulloxhill most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 19 places in the MK45 postcode district. The MK45 district averages 48/100, putting Pulloxhill 5 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 13 points above the MK45 district's 76/100. For the surrounding area, see MK45 postcode district.

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Pulloxhill scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
117.8 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 23 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 158% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 173% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Greenfield Road 6 crimes
  2. 2 Oak Drive 6 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 5 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.546 · PM2.5 6.901 · PM10 11.94 µg/m³
72
Green Space 24
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
32
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Greenfield CofE VC Lower 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
15
A&E departmentsLuton and Dunstable Hospital6.6 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing9.1 mi
Lister Hospital11 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust6.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryFlitwick Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity1,610 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
12.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate61%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61%Unemployed1.5%Retired27%Student3.7%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.6%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary13.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.5%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership83.7%
Among the least-deprived 12% 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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Flitwick 1.9 mi
Harlington 2.9 mi
Millbrook 5.3 mi
J12 M1 3.6 mi
J12 M1 3.7 mi
J11A M1 5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Pulloxhill 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

Flitton 47 0.8 mi away ⇄
Greenfield (Central Bedfordshire) 43 0.9 mi away ⇄
Silsoe 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Flitwick 58 2.0 mi away ⇄
Westoning 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Barton-le-Clay 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
Maulden 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Harlington 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ampthill 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Clophill 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Upper Gravenhurst 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Streatley (Central Bedfordshire) 43 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pulloxhill a nice place to live?

Pulloxhill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pulloxhill is 43/100, 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 Pulloxhill?

Pulloxhill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pulloxhill?

Among the top-rated schools in Pulloxhill is Greenfield CofE VC Lower School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Pulloxhill in total.

Pulloxhill in context

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Postcode districts in Pulloxhill

MK45 48 ⇄

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