Town Pop. 1,306

Living in Sharnbrook: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sharnbrook is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 96/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Sharnbrook places 3rd of 16 in the MK44 postcode district.

Against the wider MK44 district average of 35/100, that is 10 points above. Its broadband score runs 74 points above the MK44 district's 22/100. Safety (81) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: MK44 postcode district.

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Sharnbrook scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
118.7 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 65 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 30 crimes
  2. 2 Pinchmill Close 15 crimes
  3. 3 Chapel Lane 14 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
74
Green Space 19
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Sharnbrook PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Sharnbrook AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
21
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing7.1 mi
Northampton General Hospital13.6 mi
Kettering General Hospital14.3 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust4.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgerySharnbrook Surgery0.8 mi
GP capacity1,852 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)70.4%
available across Bedford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate56.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.5%Unemployed2.6%Retired29.1%Student4%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.1%Skilled & technical31.2%Routine & elementary16.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.5%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership76.5%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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
10
Bedford 6.8 mi
Bedford St Johns 7.5 mi
Wellingborough 7.7 mi
J14 M1 13.1 mi
J14 M1 13.2 mi
J14 M1 13.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £402,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£361k £429k £499k £567k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Felmersham 36 1.1 mi away ⇄
Pavenham 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Harrold 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Milton Ernest 26 3.0 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Bedford) 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Backnoe End 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Podington 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Riseley (Bedford) 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Oakley (Bedford) 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Stevington 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wymington 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Clapham (Bedford) 52 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sharnbrook a nice place to live?

Sharnbrook has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sharnbrook is 45/100, 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 Sharnbrook?

Sharnbrook is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 155 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sharnbrook?

Among the top-rated schools in Sharnbrook is Sharnbrook Primary, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Sharnbrook in total.

What are house prices like in Sharnbrook?

The current median house price in Sharnbrook is £402,500, around 41% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%.

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Postcode districts in Sharnbrook

MK44 35 ⇄

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