Town Pop. 1,070

Living in Upper Caldecote: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Upper Caldecote scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 14/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the SG18 postcode district.

The SG18 district averages 47/100, putting Upper Caldecote 10 points below its own postcode area. Its lifestyle score runs 27 points below the SG18 district's 53/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see SG18 postcode district.

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Upper Caldecote scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
229.9 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 81 crimes
↑ 127% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Vehicle crime 30 crimes
↑ 483% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
↑ 188% above national average
Public order 20 crimes
↑ 188% above national average
other 59 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 31 crimes
  2. 2 Littles Close 18 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 15 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 17
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Good
  • Caldecote Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing7.5 mi
Lister Hospital12 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital15.4 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust6.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgerySaffron Health Partnership1.6 mi
GP capacity2,368 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed1.6%Retired28.6%Student3.9%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.9%Skilled & technical38.4%Routine & elementary18.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.4%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership69.2%
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
15
Biggleswade 1.7 mi
Sandy 2 mi
Arlesey 5.1 mi
J10 A1(M) 6.7 mi
J10 A1(M) 7.4 mi
J9 A1(M) 9.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Upper Caldecote 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

Ickwell 40 1.1 mi away ⇄
Northill 37 1.3 mi away ⇄
Beeston (Central Bedfordshire) 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Broom (Central Bedfordshire) 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Biggleswade 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Southill 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sandy 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Moggerhanger 31 2.8 mi away ⇄
Langford (Central Bedfordshire) 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Blunham 23 3.7 mi away ⇄
Potton 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Clifton (Central Bedfordshire) 51 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Caldecote a nice place to live?

Upper Caldecote has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Upper Caldecote is 37/100, 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 Upper Caldecote?

Upper Caldecote is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 246 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Upper Caldecote?

Among the top-rated schools in Upper Caldecote is Caldecote Church of England Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Upper Caldecote in total.

Upper Caldecote in context

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Postcode districts in Upper Caldecote

SG18 47 ⇄

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