Town Pop. 3,313

Living in Wootton (Bedford): Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wootton (Bedford) is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 90/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Wootton (Bedford) places 4th of 20 in the MK43 postcode district.

It scores 12 points above the MK43 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. Its broadband score runs 47 points above the MK43 district's 43/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the MK43 postcode district.

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Wootton (Bedford) scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
33.2 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 46 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tithe Barn Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 Manor Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Farrell Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
71
Green Space 16
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
38
2 schools in area · 13 within 4km
2Good
  • Wootton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Wootton Upper SchoolSecondary · 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
37
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing2.8 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital9.2 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital13.1 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,867 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)70.4%
available across Bedford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 149 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate58.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.9%Unemployed2.6%Retired26.4%Student3.5%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.9%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary24.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.2%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership76.1%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
Council tax Bedford · 2026-27
A £1,648
B £1,923
C £2,197
D £2,472
E £3,021
F £3,571
G £4,120
H £4,944
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band B
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
23
Kempston Hardwick 1 mi
Stewartby 1.7 mi
Millbrook 2.7 mi
J13 M1 5.6 mi
J13 M1 5.7 mi
J14 M1 7.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £408,000 50
Detached £480,000 25
Semi-detached £368,750 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£301k £375k £452k £527k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Stewartby 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Kempston Hardwick 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Kempston 56 2.0 mi away ⇄
Marston Moretaine 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Wixams 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Great Denham 59 2.5 mi away ⇄
Box End 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Houghton Conquest 29 3.0 mi away ⇄
Stagsden 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wilstead 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bromham (Bedford) 57 3.7 mi away ⇄
Lidlington 31 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wootton (Bedford) a nice place to live?

Wootton (Bedford) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wootton (Bedford) is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Wootton (Bedford)?

Wootton (Bedford) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 110 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wootton (Bedford)?

Among the top-rated schools in Wootton (Bedford) are Wootton Primary School and Wootton Upper School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Wootton (Bedford) in total.

What are house prices like in Wootton (Bedford)?

The current median house price in Wootton (Bedford) is £408,000, around 43% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £480,000, semi-detached £368,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 50 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wootton (Bedford) in context

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Postcode districts in Wootton (Bedford)

MK43 42 ⇄

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