Town Pop. 1,051

Living in Riseley (Bedford): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Riseley (Bedford) scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 86/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 3/100 against a town median of 21/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the MK44 postcode district. Against the wider MK44 district average of 35/100, that is 6 points above. On broadband specifically, Riseley (Bedford) sits 64 points above the MK44 district figure of 22/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the MK44 postcode district.

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Riseley (Bedford) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
54.2 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 28 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Graham'S Gardens 10 crimes
  2. 2 Dag Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Beanfield Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.247 · PM2.5 6.702 · PM10 11.882 µg/m³
73
Green Space 35
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area
1Good
  • Riseley CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing8.3 mi
Kettering General Hospital14.9 mi
Northampton General Hospital16.9 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust5 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgerySharnbrook Surgery3 mi
GP capacity1,453 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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)70.4%
available across Bedford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate58.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.5%Student2.8%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.4%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary19.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.4%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership79.5%
Among the least-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
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
3
Bedford 8.1 mi
Bedford St Johns 8.6 mi
Wellingborough 9.1 mi
J14 A1(M) 12.8 mi
J15 A1(M) 14.8 mi
J15 A1(M) 15.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
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 Riseley (Bedford) 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

Backnoe End 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Keysoe Row 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Upper Dean 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sharnbrook 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Little Staughton 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Milton Ernest 26 4.1 mi away ⇄
Felmersham 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Tilbrook 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Kimbolton 45 4.7 mi away ⇄
Hargrave 49 4.9 mi away ⇄
Wymington 34 5.4 mi away ⇄
Pavenham 36 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Riseley (Bedford) a nice place to live?

Riseley (Bedford) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Riseley (Bedford) is 41/100, 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 Riseley (Bedford)?

Riseley (Bedford) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 57 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Riseley (Bedford)?

Among the top-rated schools in Riseley (Bedford) is Riseley CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Riseley (Bedford) in total.

Riseley (Bedford) in context

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Postcode districts in Riseley (Bedford)

MK44 35 ⇄

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