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Living in Stoke Goldington: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stoke Goldington is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Stoke Goldington most outperforms the national norm: 97/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 4/100 versus a median of 23/100.

Stoke Goldington places 4th of 5 in the MK16 postcode district. Stoke Goldington is a place of extremes: 97/100 for broadband against 4/100 for schools, a 93-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The MK16 district averages 56/100, putting Stoke Goldington 16 points below its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: MK16 postcode district.

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Stoke Goldington scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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MK16 0AD MK16 6AA MK16 8AB MK16 9AA MK16

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
182.8 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 34 crimes
↑ 130% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 223% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Leys View 23 crimes
  2. 2 Lauds Mews 13 crimes
  3. 3 Garden Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.679 · PM2.5 6.795 · PM10 12.146 µg/m³
72
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Stoke Goldington Church of England SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
5
A&E departmentsMilton Keynes University Hospital7.1 mi
Northampton General Hospital8.2 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing12.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryCobbs Garden Surgery3.7 mi
GP capacity2,114 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)96.2%
available across Milton Keynes
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate51.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired34.8%Student3.6%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.3%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary12.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.9%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership80.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
Council tax Milton Keynes · 2026-27
A £1,581
B £1,845
C £2,108
D £2,372
E £2,899
F £3,426
G £3,953
H £4,744
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 Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Wolverton 4.6 mi
Milton Keynes Central 6.7 mi
Northampton 9.2 mi
J14 M1 5.7 mi
J15 M1 6 mi
J14 M1 6.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stoke Goldington 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

Hanslope 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Emberton 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hartwell 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sherington 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Olney 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
Castlethorpe 50 3.6 mi away ⇄
Horton (West Northamptonshire) 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Newport Pagnell 60 3.8 mi away ⇄
Piddington (West Northamptonshire) 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hackleton 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Ashton (West Northamptonshire) 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Cosgrove 46 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stoke Goldington a nice place to live?

Stoke Goldington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stoke Goldington is 40/100, 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 Stoke Goldington?

Stoke Goldington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 81 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Stoke Goldington in context

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Postcode districts in Stoke Goldington

MK16 56 ⇄

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