Is Melchbourne a nice place to live?

Yes, Melchbourne is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Bedfordshire.

How safe is Melchbourne?

Melchbourne has a low crime rate of 66.8 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average.

What are the best schools in Melchbourne?

Melchbourne has 2 schools nearby. The best-rated schools are Riseley CofE Primary School and Eileen Wade Primary School, both rated Good by Ofsted.

What are the demographics of Melchbourne?

The majority of residents in Melchbourne identify as White (British) (92%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (92%). The most common religion is Christian (60%).

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Name: Melchbourne
Address: England, GB

B+

Very Good Area

Outdoor Spaces

Amenities

Transport

Schools

Council	Bedford
Crime Rate	✓average

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Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Limited

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Limited

Playing Field

Limited

Melchbourne

Very Good Area

Outdoor Spaces

Amenities

Transport

Schools

Nearby Places

Yelden

Upper Dean

Swineshead

Riseley

Newton Bromswold

Knotting

Yelden

Upper Dean

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