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Living in Stagsden: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stagsden comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Stagsden most outperforms the national norm: 82/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 17/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 13th highest-scoring of the 20 places in the MK43 postcode district. Its economic health score runs 12 points above the MK43 district's 70/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: MK43 postcode district.

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Stagsden scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
205.6 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 22 crimes
↑ 209% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 581% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 175% above national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Chase 9 crimes
  2. 2 Church End 5 crimes
  3. 3 Bedford Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.186 · PM2.5 6.799 · PM10 12.144 µg/m³
72
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
14

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing3.7 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital10 mi
Northampton General Hospital15.1 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Village Medical Centre2.2 mi
GP capacity2,319 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
17
Full fibre (FTTP)70.4%
available across Bedford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
27.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
27.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate60.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired27.1%Student3.2%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.6%Skilled & technical38.1%Routine & elementary15.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)19.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.7%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership86.8%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
8
Bedford 3.6 mi
Kempston Hardwick 3.8 mi
Bedford St Johns 4.2 mi
J13 M1 7.4 mi
J14 M1 7.5 mi
J13 M1 7.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Stagsden 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

Box End 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Bromham (Bedford) 57 1.8 mi away ⇄
Great Denham 59 2.3 mi away ⇄
Stevington 34 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wootton (Bedford) 54 3.1 mi away ⇄
Kempston 56 3.2 mi away ⇄
Oakley (Bedford) 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Turvey 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Clapham (Bedford) 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Pavenham 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Bedford) 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
North Crawley 34 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stagsden a nice place to live?

Stagsden has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stagsden is 38/100, 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 Stagsden?

Stagsden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 44 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Stagsden in context

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Postcode districts in Stagsden

MK43 42 ⇄

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