Town Pop. 413

Living in Stevington: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stevington comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 85/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 19th highest-scoring of the 20 places in the MK43 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The MK43 district averages 42/100, putting Stevington 8 points below its own postcode area. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the MK43 postcode district.

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Stevington scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
109 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 19 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 523% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bridgend 8 crimes
  2. 2 The Bakery 8 crimes
  3. 3 Court Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.646 · PM2.5 6.711 · PM10 11.928 µg/m³
73
Green Space 13
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing4.1 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital12.3 mi
Northampton General Hospital14.5 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryPriory Medical Practice2 mi
GP capacity2,529 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)70.4%
available across Bedford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate51.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.7%Unemployed3.1%Retired31.7%Student4.1%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.8%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary15.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)44%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership78.5%
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
3
Bedford 3.9 mi
Bedford St Johns 4.6 mi
Kempston Hardwick 5.7 mi
J14 M1 9.7 mi
J14 M1 9.8 mi
J14 M1 9.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Stevington 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

Oakley (Bedford) 44 1.3 mi away ⇄
Pavenham 36 1.5 mi away ⇄
Bromham (Bedford) 57 1.7 mi away ⇄
Clapham (Bedford) 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Stagsden 38 2.6 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Bedford) 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Felmersham 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Box End 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Turvey 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Milton Ernest 26 3.1 mi away ⇄
Harrold 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Great Denham 59 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stevington a nice place to live?

Stevington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stevington is 34/100, 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 Stevington?

Stevington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 45 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Stevington in context

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Postcode districts in Stevington

MK43 42 ⇄

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