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LU3 Area Report

Central Bedfordshire

Data from official government sources • Updated April 2026

N/A
Median Price
HIGH
Crime Level
29
Schools Nearby
35/100
Transport Score
~50 Mbps
Broadband Est.
3.9/10

Investment Score

Below Average

Based on rental yield, price growth, safety, schools, transport & flood risk in LU3

Rental Yield
5.9
Price Growth
4.1
Safety
1
Transport
3.5
Flood Risk
6

🚨 Crime Statistics

HIGH CRIME

Higher crime levels. Consider security measures and research specific crime types.

239
Crimes/month
46
Area average

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12-Month Crime Trend→ Stable

2025-02: 253
2025-03: 262
2025-04: 273
2025-05: 296
2025-06: 255
2025-07: 257
2025-08: 330
2025-09: 243
2025-10: 279
2025-11: 269
2025-12: 203
2026-01: 244
2025-022026-01

↓ 2% vs previous period

Source: Police.uk • Open Government Licence

📊 Deprivation Index (IMD)

DECILE 8/10 — Least deprived 30%

Central Bedfordshire has below-average deprivation, ranking in the top 30% of least deprived areas.

income
8
employment
8
education
6
health
9
crime
7
housing
6
environment
7

1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10% nationally

Source: MHCLG Index of Multiple Deprivation 2019 • Open Government Licence

📈 House Price Index

£358,038
Average Price
+2.8%
Annual Change
Stable
Market

Average Price by Type

£612,435
Detached
£377,813
Semi-Detached
£300,798
Terraced
£175,837
Flat

24-Month Price Trend

2024-02: £333,074
2024-03: £333,633
2024-04: £329,821
2024-05: £328,470
2024-06: £327,847
2024-07: £333,123
2024-08: £337,048
2024-09: £340,278
2024-10: £340,495
2024-11: £341,159
2024-12: £343,566
2025-01: £348,419
2025-02: £346,271
2025-03: £348,687
2025-04: £345,912
2025-05: £348,451
2025-06: £348,505
2025-07: £354,074
2025-08: £356,979
2025-09: £358,264
2025-10: £357,178
2025-11: £357,835
2025-12: £357,894
2026-01: £358,038
2024-022026-01

Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, January 2026 • Open Government Licence

🎓 Schools & Education

10
Primary
0
Secondary
29
Within 1 mile

GCSE Performance (2024/25)

42.7
Avg Attainment 8
+0.5% vs national (42.5)
44.2%
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths
National: 45.4%
AVERAGE NATIONAL AVERAGE

Based on 17 secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire

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Source: Department for Education • School Performance Tables 2024/25

🚇 Transport Links

35/100
Limited transport options - primarily bus-dependent.

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Source: TfL API & National Rail

📈 Price Trends

£290,000
Current Average
+0.1%
1 Year Change
stable
Market Status
Central Bedfordshire
Area Tracked

12 Month Trend

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Source: ONS House Price Index • Open Government Licence

👥 Demographics

1,800
Population
40
Median Age
63%
Owner Occupied
34%
Degree+

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Source: ONS Census 2021 • Open Government Licence

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🏛️ Council Tax

C
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000 (1991 valuation)
Est. £1,867/year
Estimated band — verify on gov.uk
Band A
Up to £40,000
Band B
£40,001 - £52,000
Band C
£52,001 - £68,000
Band D
£68,001 - £88,000
Band E
£88,001 - £120,000
Band F
£120,001 - £160,000
Band G
£160,001 - £320,000
Band H
Over £320,000

Source: Valuation Office Agency

🔇 Noise Levels

quiet
This location falls outside DEFRA strategic noise contours, indicating low environmental noise levels.

Source: DEFRA Strategic Noise Maps (Round 3)

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📶 BroadbandEst.

Avg Download~50 Mbps
Max Available~500 Mbps
Superfast✓ Yes
Full Fibre✗ No

Estimated from area data • Verify on Ofcom

🌬️ Air Quality

Low

Good air quality typical for this area.

Source: DEFRA UK-AIR

🌊 Flood Risk

NONE RISK

No current flood alerts in this area.

Source: Environment Agency

🚶 Walkability

85/100

Excellent walkability with daily errands easily completed on foot.

Within ½ mile:28 places

Source: OpenStreetMap

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☁️ Local Climate

5-year average from Open-Meteo

10.7°C
Avg Temperature
734mm
Annual Rainfall
2710h
Sunshine/Year
22.1 km/h
Avg Wind
Warmest: July
Coldest: January
Wettest: November
Driest: August
☁️Now: 12°C, OvercastHumidity: 66%

Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API

🍽️ Food Hygiene Ratings

38 rated establishments within 1 mile

4.4/5
Average Rating
87%
Rated Good or Very Good
38
Total Establishments
School Catering Support T/A Relish LtdSchool/college/university
5/5
Baba Food CityRetailers - other
5/5
Black Swan SupermarketRetailers - other
5/5
Black Swan Public HousePub/bar/nightclub
5/5
FLAVA KITCHENTakeaway/sandwich shop
Exempt

Source: Food Standards Agency

⚡ Energy & Carbon Intensity

Grid region: Unknown

16%
Renewable Energy
152g
CO₂/kWh
moderate
Intensity Level

Generation Mix

🔥 gas 34.8%⚛️ nuclear 32.9%🌿 biomass 11.0%☀️ solar 8.9%💨 wind 6.9%🔌 imports 5.6%

Source: National Grid ESO Carbon Intensity API

⛰️ Elevation

115m
Highabove sea level

At 115m above sea level, this location is well-elevated, significantly reducing flood risk from coastal and river sources.

Source: Open Topo Data (SRTM 30m)

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