Town Pop. 332

Living in Upper Gravenhurst: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Upper Gravenhurst scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Upper Gravenhurst most outperforms the national norm: 93/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Upper Gravenhurst places 15th of 19 in the MK45 postcode district. The MK45 district averages 48/100, putting Upper Gravenhurst 10 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Upper Gravenhurst sits 17 points above the MK45 district figure of 76/100. For the surrounding area, see MK45 postcode district.

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Upper Gravenhurst scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
346.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 56 crimes
↑ 407% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 296% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 277% above national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 805% above national average
Possession of weapons 5 crimes
↑ 1578% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Truman Place 21 crimes
  2. 2 Orchard Close 17 crimes
  3. 3 Long Walk 15 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.325 · PM2.5 6.915 · PM10 12.344 µg/m³
72
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
29
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Gravenhurst AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsLuton and Dunstable Hospital8.7 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing8.8 mi
Lister Hospital9 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust5.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Carragher, Akhtar & Brindle2.9 mi
GP capacity2,240 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
19.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
19.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate75.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed75.1%Unemployed1.3%Retired12.8%Student3.9%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.8%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary12.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)24.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.6%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership64.1%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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 Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Flitwick 4.9 mi
Arlesey 5 mi
Harlington 6 mi
J12 M1 6.9 mi
J12 M1 6.9 mi
J10 A1(M) 7.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Upper Gravenhurst 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

Shillington 33 1.2 mi away ⇄
Campton 50 1.7 mi away ⇄
Meppershall 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Apsley End 34 1.9 mi away ⇄
Silsoe 38 2.0 mi away ⇄
Clophill 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Chicksands 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Shefford 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Lower Stondon 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Pulloxhill 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Flitton 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Pirton 35 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Gravenhurst a nice place to live?

Upper Gravenhurst has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Upper Gravenhurst is 38/100, 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 Gravenhurst?

Upper Gravenhurst is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 115 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Upper Gravenhurst?

Among the top-rated schools in Upper Gravenhurst is Gravenhurst Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Upper Gravenhurst in total.

Upper Gravenhurst in context

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Postcode districts in Upper Gravenhurst

MK45 48 ⇄

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