Town Pop. 12,468

Living in Stotfold: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stotfold comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 47/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 43/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the SG5 postcode district, Stotfold ranks 4th. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). On the national picture that lands Stotfold in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see SG5 postcode district.

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Stotfold scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
53.8 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 262 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 154 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Other theft 61 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Public order 57 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 32 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
other 105 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Arlesry Road 38 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 23 crimes
  3. 3 Astwick Road 21 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
71
Green Space 41
Parks Ample 39
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 18

Services

Schools
47
6 schools in area · 15 within 4km
5Good1Ungraded
  • Etonbury AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Fairfield Park Lower SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Pix Brook AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Mary's CofE Academy StotfoldPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Stonehill SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Roecroft Lower 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
26
A&E departmentsLister Hospital5.1 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital11.7 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing12 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Requires improvement'
GP capacity2,484 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 242 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate67%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed67%Unemployed2.5%Retired20.2%Student2.6%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.1%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary20.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.1%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership74.2%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
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 C
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
34
Arlesey 1.6 mi
Letchworth Garden City 2.3 mi
Baldock 2.4 mi
J10 A1(M) 1.2 mi
J10 A1(M) 1.4 mi
J9 A1(M) 3.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
47
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 3
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 £415,000 91
Detached £545,750 26
Semi-detached £437,500 32
Terraced £339,250 14
Flat / Maisonette £260,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£178k £322k £471k £616k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Arlesey 46 1.3 mi away ⇄
Letchworth 60 2.4 mi away ⇄
Henlow 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Baldock 54 2.7 mi away ⇄
Lower Stondon 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Langford (Central Bedfordshire) 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Central Bedfordshire) 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ickleford 61 3.5 mi away ⇄
Holwell (North Hertfordshire) 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ashwell 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Shefford 48 4.4 mi away ⇄
Meppershall 48 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stotfold a nice place to live?

Stotfold is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Stotfold is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Stotfold?

Stotfold is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 671 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stotfold?

Among the top-rated schools in Stotfold are Etonbury Academy, Fairfield Park Lower School and Pix Brook Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Stotfold in total.

What are house prices like in Stotfold?

The current median house price in Stotfold is £415,000, around 46% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £545,750, semi-detached £437,500, terraced £339,250, flat £260,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 91 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Stotfold in context

See where Stotfold ranks among the best places to live in Bedfordshire

Postcode districts in Stotfold

SG5 54 ⇄
SG6 60 ⇄

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