Town Pop. 1,537

Living in Westoning: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Westoning is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Among the 19 scored places sharing the MK45 postcode district, Westoning ranks 10th. The MK45 district averages 48/100, putting Westoning 5 points below its own postcode area.

Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Below 30/100: healthcare (9), transport (17) and lifestyle (26). That puts Westoning in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: MK45 postcode district.

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Westoning scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 37 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bell Close 12 crimes
  2. 2 Bryson Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Spensley Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 7.9 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
70
Green Space 18
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
34
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Westoning Lower SchoolPrimary · 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
9
A&E departmentsLuton and Dunstable Hospital5.8 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing9.9 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital10.2 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 surgeryFlitwick Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity1,859 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
47
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Central Bedfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 44 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate61.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.1%Unemployed2%Retired24.8%Student3.1%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.9%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary19%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.5%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.2%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership80.7%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
17
Harlington 1.5 mi
Flitwick 1.5 mi
Lidlington 4.8 mi
J12 M1 1.6 mi
J12 M1 1.9 mi
J11A M1 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £423,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All
£314k £387k £462k £535k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Harlington 45 1.2 mi away ⇄
Flitwick 58 1.5 mi away ⇄
Greenfield (Central Bedfordshire) 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Pulloxhill 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Flitton 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Toddington 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ampthill 57 3.0 mi away ⇄
Barton-le-Clay 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Chalton 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Streatley (Central Bedfordshire) 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Silsoe 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Maulden 49 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Westoning a nice place to live?

Westoning has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Westoning 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 Westoning?

Westoning is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 87 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Westoning?

Among the top-rated schools in Westoning is Westoning Lower School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Westoning in total.

What are house prices like in Westoning?

The current median house price in Westoning is £423,000, around 48% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%.

Westoning in context

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Postcode districts in Westoning

MK45 48 ⇄

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