Town Pop. 540

Living in Streatley (Central Bedfordshire): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Streatley (Central Bedfordshire) comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 48/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 22/100 versus a median of 60/100.

It scores 23 points below the LU3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 66/100. Its schools score runs 34 points below the LU3 district's 82/100. On the national picture that lands Streatley (Central Bedfordshire) in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LU3 postcode district.

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Streatley (Central Bedfordshire) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
50
370.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 83 crimes
↑ 911% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 50 crimes
↑ 178% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 418% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 325% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 198% above national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 30 crimes
  2. 2 Slate Hall 24 crimes
  3. 3 Harlington Road 17 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 7.607 · PM2.5 7.092 · PM10 12.816 µg/m³
70
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
48

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
37
A&E departmentsLuton and Dunstable Hospital3.4 mi
Lister Hospital9.6 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing12.2 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Sulakshana and Partners1.5 mi
GP capacity2,118 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
22
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
53.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
53.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate65%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65%Unemployed3.4%Retired15.8%Student5%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.5%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary20%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.3%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership67.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
35
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 E
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
26
Harlington 2.5 mi
Leagrave 2.8 mi
Luton 4.5 mi
J11A M1 2.5 mi
J11A M1 2.8 mi
J12 M1 3.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
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 Streatley (Central Bedfordshire) 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

Barton-le-Clay 50 1.7 mi away ⇄
Harlington 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Chalton 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Pulloxhill 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Westoning 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Luton 65 3.5 mi away ⇄
Toddington 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Greenfield (Central Bedfordshire) 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Apsley End 34 4.2 mi away ⇄
Houghton Regis 53 4.2 mi away ⇄
Flitton 47 4.2 mi away ⇄
Silsoe 38 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Streatley (Central Bedfordshire) a nice place to live?

Streatley (Central Bedfordshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Streatley (Central Bedfordshire) 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 Streatley (Central Bedfordshire)?

Streatley (Central Bedfordshire) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 50/100. There were 200 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Streatley (Central Bedfordshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Streatley (Central Bedfordshire)

LU3 66 ⇄

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