Town Pop. 2,443

Living in Stewartby: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stewartby comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Among the 20 scored places sharing the MK43 postcode district, Stewartby ranks 7th. Its bills score runs 15 points above the MK43 district's 40/100.

Safety (82) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (7), transport (19), lifestyle (27) and schools (29) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Stewartby in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the MK43 postcode district.

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Stewartby scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 43 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Shoplifting 35 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Vehicle crime 19 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Broadmead Road 43 crimes
  2. 2 Kitchener Place 18 crimes
  3. 3 Bedford Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
72
Green Space 25
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
29
2 schools in area · 9 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Broadmead Lower SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Marston Vale Middle SchoolSecondary · 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
7
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing3.9 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital9.5 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital11.8 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWootton Vale Healthy Living Centre1.6 mi
GP capacity1,977 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
61
Full fibre (FTTP)70.4%
available across Bedford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 60 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate74%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed74%Unemployed2%Retired11%Student4%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.7%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary24.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)20.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.4%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership70.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
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 B
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Stewartby 0.4 mi
Kempston Hardwick 1.5 mi
Millbrook 1.5 mi
J13 M1 4.8 mi
J13 M1 5.1 mi
J12 M1 7.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £335,000 23
Semi-detached £325,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£266k £318k £371k £423k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Kempston Hardwick 41 1.3 mi away ⇄
Marston Moretaine 39 1.6 mi away ⇄
Wootton (Bedford) 54 1.6 mi away ⇄
Houghton Conquest 29 1.7 mi away ⇄
Wixams 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Lidlington 31 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wilstead 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Kempston 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ampthill 57 3.3 mi away ⇄
Maulden 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Great Denham 59 3.9 mi away ⇄
Box End 43 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stewartby a nice place to live?

Stewartby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stewartby is 43/100, 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 Stewartby?

Stewartby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 160 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stewartby?

Among the top-rated schools in Stewartby is Broadmead Lower School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Stewartby in total.

What are house prices like in Stewartby?

The current median house price in Stewartby is £335,000, around 18% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £325,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Stewartby

MK43 42 ⇄

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