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Living in Southill: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Southill scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Southill most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 5/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the SG18 postcode district, Southill ranks 4th. Southill is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 96-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider SG18 district average of 47/100, that is 6 points below. For the surrounding area, see SG18 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
329.7 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 26 crimes
↑ 329% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 189% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 817% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 323% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 304% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Further/Higher Educational Building 12 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 11 crimes
  3. 3 Gilpin Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.688 · PM2.5 6.779 · PM10 12.069 µg/m³
73
Green Space 14
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Southill Lower SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing7.4 mi
Lister Hospital10.4 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital13.2 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Baxter and Partners2.1 mi
GP capacity1,894 patients per GP
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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 · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired25%Student6.3%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.3%Skilled & technical38.4%Routine & elementary18.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)18.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.8%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership48.9%
Among the most-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
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 E
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Biggleswade 3 mi
Arlesey 3.6 mi
Sandy 4.5 mi
J10 A1(M) 5.9 mi
J10 A1(M) 6.4 mi
J9 A1(M) 8.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Southill 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

Broom (Central Bedfordshire) 37 1.4 mi away ⇄
Shefford 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Central Bedfordshire) 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ickwell 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Langford (Central Bedfordshire) 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Chicksands 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Upper Caldecote 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Henlow 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Campton 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Northill 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Haynes 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Biggleswade 53 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Southill a nice place to live?

Southill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Southill 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 Southill?

Southill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 60 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Southill?

Among the top-rated schools in Southill is Southill Lower School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Southill in total.

Southill in context

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Postcode districts in Southill

SG18 47 ⇄

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