Shortstown
transport may need closer review
This public area guide compares Shortstown in Bedford using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Shortstown a good place to live?
Shortstown has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Bedford below.
For the full breakdown, open the app report for deeper comparisons and shortlist tools.
Shortstown at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
No additional grounded may-suit bullets are available.
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 Shortstown
Crime rate
Crime rate
17.87 per 1,000 people
Percentile
31st percentile nationally
Crime data is below the national middle range.
House prices in Shortstown
House prices
Average sold price
£329,602
Percentile
60th percentile nationally
House prices are around the national middle range.
Schools in Shortstown
Flood risk in Shortstown
Transport in Shortstown
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 Shortstown a good place to live?
Shortstown has a mixed public data profile, so whether it is a good fit depends on which factors matter most to you. Transport access appears weaker, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Shortstown safe?
Shortstown ranks in the 31st percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Shortstown?
The average sold price is £329,602, with house prices in the 60th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Shortstown?
Schools rank in the 40th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Shortstown?
Nearby public profiles include Clapham & Oakley in Bedford and Leomansley in Lichfield.
