Is Upper Dean a nice place to live?

Yes, Upper Dean 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 Upper Dean?

Upper Dean has a very low crime rate of 48.1 crimes per 1,000 people, making it one of the safest areas.

What are the best schools in Upper Dean?

Upper Dean has 1 school 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 Upper Dean?

The majority of residents in Upper Dean identify as White (British) (92%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (92%). The most common religion is Christian (57%).

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Name: Upper Dean
Address: England, GB

B+

Very Good Area

Outdoor Spaces

Amenities

Transport

Schools

Council	Bedford
Crime Rate	✓low

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Nearby Places

Lower Dean

village

B+

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Swineshead

village

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Melchbourne

village

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Hargrave

village

B+

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Covington

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Yelden

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B+

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Lower Dean

village

B+

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Swineshead

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B+

2.4 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Limited

Play Space

Sparse

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Limited

Tennis Court

Ample

Bowling Green

Limited

Playing Field

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Upper Dean

Very Good Area

Outdoor Spaces

Amenities

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Lower Dean

Swineshead

Melchbourne

Hargrave

Covington

Yelden

Lower Dean

Swineshead

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