Town Pop. 3,870

Living in Toddington: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Toddington comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 78/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 43/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Of the 5 places sharing the LU5 postcode district, Toddington scores lowest. It scores 14 points below the LU5 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see LU5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
122 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Anti-social behaviour 138 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 130 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 60 crimes
↑ 223% above national average
Public order 40 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 32 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
other 72 crimes
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  1. 1 Toddington Service Area 97 crimes
  2. 2 Sundon Road 62 crimes
  3. 3 Holmfield Close 61 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
71
Green Space 22
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
30
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Good
  • Parkfields Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Toddington St George Church of England SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
35
A&E departmentsLuton and Dunstable Hospital3.8 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital9.8 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing12.2 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,262 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
78
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 92 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate62.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed62.8%Unemployed2.5%Retired24.7%Student3.7%Other inactive6.2%
Professional & managerial46.5%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary18.4%
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.4%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership76%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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 D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Harlington 1.9 mi
Flitwick 4.3 mi
Leagrave 4.3 mi
J12 M1 1 mi
J12 M1 1.3 mi
J11A M1 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £420,000 37
Detached £496,000 11
Semi-detached £415,000 14
Terraced £300,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£286k £391k £500k £606k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Toddington a nice place to live?

Toddington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Toddington is 41/100, 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 Toddington?

Toddington has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 472 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Toddington?

Among the top-rated schools in Toddington are Parkfields Middle School and Toddington St George Church of England School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Toddington in total.

What are house prices like in Toddington?

The current median house price in Toddington is £420,000, around 47% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £496,000, semi-detached £415,000, terraced £300,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 37 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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