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Living in Roxton: Liveability Score 30/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Roxton scores 30/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 51/100 versus a median of 88/100. That makes it the 13th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the MK44 postcode district.

The MK44 district averages 35/100, putting Roxton 5 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Roxton sits 44 points above the MK44 district figure of 22/100. That sits 20 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the MK44 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Roxton scores 30 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
51
414.6 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 28 crimes
↑ 193% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 473% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 911% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 515% above national average
Drugs 9 crimes
↑ 852% above national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 22 crimes
  2. 2 Chawston Lane 19 crimes
  3. 3 Nagshead Lane 14 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.381 · PM2.5 6.899 · PM10 12.465 µg/m³
72
Green Space 15
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Roxton Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing7.2 mi
Lister Hospital17.7 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus19.1 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryGreat Barford Surgery2 mi
GP capacity2,170 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
66
Full fibre (FTTP)70.4%
available across Bedford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed3%Retired26.6%Student2.3%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary19.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.3%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership72.7%
Among the most-deprived 39% 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
5
Sandy 3.9 mi
St Neots 4.8 mi
Biggleswade 6.7 mi
J10 A1(M) 11.9 mi
J10 A1(M) 12.6 mi
J14 A1(M) 14.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Roxton 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

Tempsford 23 1.1 mi away ⇄
Wyboston 29 1.6 mi away ⇄
Blunham 23 1.9 mi away ⇄
Great Barford 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Sandy 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Moggerhanger 31 3.4 mi away ⇄
Workhouse End 32 3.6 mi away ⇄
St Neots 55 3.7 mi away ⇄
Willington (Bedford) 34 3.8 mi away ⇄
Beeston (Central Bedfordshire) 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Salph End 32 4.7 mi away ⇄
Cople 34 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Roxton a nice place to live?

Roxton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Roxton is 30/100, 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 Roxton?

Roxton has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 51/100. There were 119 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Roxton?

Among the top-rated schools in Roxton is Roxton Church of England Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Roxton in total.

Roxton in context

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Postcode districts in Roxton

MK44 35 ⇄

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