Town Pop. 857

Living in Totternhoe: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Totternhoe comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 24/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the LU6 postcode district.

It scores 18 points below the LU6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 57/100. On schools specifically, Totternhoe sits 21 points below the LU6 district figure of 58/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: LU6 postcode district.

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Totternhoe scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
66
98 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 27 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 119% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Drugs 4 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park Avenue 17 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 15 crimes
  3. 3 Church Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.807 · PM2.5 6.918 · PM10 11.576 µg/m³
72
Green Space 21
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
37
2 schools in area · 17 within 4km
2Good
  • Eaton Bray AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Totternhoe Church of England AcademyPrimary · 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
25
A&E departmentsLuton and Dunstable Hospital3.6 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital11.3 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital11.6 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryEdlesborough Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity2,033 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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
47.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
47.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired31.6%Student2.2%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.1%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary22.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.1%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership79%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
Cheddington 4.4 mi
Leagrave 4.9 mi
Leighton Buzzard 5.2 mi
J11A M1 4.1 mi
J11 M1 4.3 mi
J11 M1 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
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 Totternhoe 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

Eaton Bray and Edlesborough 43 1.1 mi away ⇄
Dunstable 58 1.8 mi away ⇄
Tilsworth 32 1.9 mi away ⇄
Stanbridge 35 2.1 mi away ⇄
Houghton Regis 53 2.7 mi away ⇄
Billington (Central Bedfordshire) 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Dagnall 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tebworth 33 3.3 mi away ⇄
Holywell (Central Bedfordshire) 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Slapton (Buckinghamshire) 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hockliffe 33 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kensworth 35 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Totternhoe a nice place to live?

Totternhoe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Totternhoe is 39/100, 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 Totternhoe?

Totternhoe has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 66/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Totternhoe?

Among the top-rated schools in Totternhoe are Eaton Bray Academy and Totternhoe Church of England Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Totternhoe in total.

Totternhoe in context

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Postcode districts in Totternhoe

LU6 57 ⇄

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