Harrold
Strong on safety and schools, weaker on transport
This public area guide compares Harrold in Bedford using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Harrold a good place to live?
Harrold 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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Harrold 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 Harrold
Crime rate
Crime rate
10.62 per 1,000 people
Percentile
82nd percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Harrold
House prices
Average sold price
£235,463
Percentile
31st percentile nationally
House prices are below the national middle range.
Schools in Harrold
Flood risk in Harrold
Transport in Harrold
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 Harrold a good place to live?
Harrold 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 Harrold safe?
Harrold ranks in the 82nd percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Harrold?
The average sold price is £235,463, with house prices in the 31st percentile nationally.
How are schools in Harrold?
Schools rank in the 89th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Harrold?
Nearby public profiles include Cauldwell in Bedford and Harpur in Bedford.
