| Council | Bedford |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families |
£326,967
£437,421
£141,250
£314,721
£263,096
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 low crime rate of 75.4 crimes per 1,000 people, which is below the national average. Crime hotspots have been reported near De Havilland Avenue and Horace Close, as reported by Bedfordshire Police.
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: 5 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.