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Takeaways| Council | Bedford |
| Crime Rate | High for an East of England village 17% below the national average. |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families |
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The average house price in Shortstown is £354,020, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Shortstown house price trends over the last 30 years.
£354,020
£445,556
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Is Shortstown a nice place to live?
Shortstown is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Bedfordshire.
How safe is Shortstown?
Shortstown has a high crime rate for an East of England village, with around 62 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 17% below the national average, and about average for Bedfordshire.
What are the best schools in Shortstown?
Shortstown has 15 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding school is Bedford Free School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Shortstown Primary School and Goldington Academy. Note: 3 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Shortstown?
The majority of residents in Shortstown identify as White (British) (65%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (80%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.