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Living in Slip End: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Slip End is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Of the 4 places sharing the LU1 postcode district, Slip End scores lowest.

It scores 9 points below the LU1 postcode district as a whole, which averages 60/100. On broadband specifically, Slip End sits 16 points above the LU1 district figure of 83/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (82). Wider context for the surrounding area: LU1 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Slip End scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
193.3 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 35 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
↑ 170% above national average
Vehicle crime 26 crimes
↑ 575% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 303% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 363% above national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 43 crimes
  2. 2 Pepsal End Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Markyate Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 8.886 · PM2.5 7.277 · PM10 12.695 µg/m³
69
Green Space 27
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 20 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Slip End Village SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
33
A&E departmentsLuton and Dunstable Hospital3.1 mi
Lister Hospital10.3 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital11.1 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryCaddington Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity2,639 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate60.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.4%Unemployed1.8%Retired28.2%Student3%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.5%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary20.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.7%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership81.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
31
Luton Airport Parkway 2.1 mi
Luton DART Parkway 2.1 mi
Luton 2.2 mi
J10 M1 0.5 mi
J10 M1 0.6 mi
J9 M1 2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £420,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£336k £359k £383k £407k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Caddington 56 1.3 mi away ⇄
Markyate 33 1.7 mi away ⇄
Friar's Wash 26 2.1 mi away ⇄
Kinsbourne Green 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
Flamstead 32 2.4 mi away ⇄
Luton 65 2.9 mi away ⇄
Kensworth 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Oldhill Wood 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Holywell (Central Bedfordshire) 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Redbourn 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Harpenden 65 4.3 mi away ⇄
Dunstable 58 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Slip End a nice place to live?

Slip End is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Slip End is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Slip End?

Slip End is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 155 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Slip End?

The current median house price in Slip End is £420,000, around 47% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%.

Slip End in context

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Postcode districts in Slip End

LU1 60 ⇄

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