Great Barford
Strong on safety and schools, weaker on transport
This public area guide compares Great Barford in Bedford using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Great Barford a good place to live?
Great Barford may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Bedford below.
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Great Barford at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- Transport access appears weaker than most neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Great Barford
Crime rate
Crime rate
11.4 per 1,000 people
Percentile
76th percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Great Barford
House prices
Average sold price
£392,583
Percentile
73rd percentile nationally
House prices are above the national middle range.
Schools in Great Barford
Flood risk in Great Barford
Transport in Great Barford
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Great Barford a good place to live?
Great Barford may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Great Barford safe?
Great Barford ranks in the 76th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Great Barford?
The average sold price is £392,583, with house prices in the 73rd percentile nationally.
How are schools in Great Barford?
Schools rank in the 82nd percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Great Barford?
Nearby public profiles include Putnoe in Bedford and Wootton & Kempston Rural in Bedford.
