| Council | Central Bedfordshire |
| Crime Rate | ✓Low for an East of England village 85% below the national average. |
| Demographics | 😔 High Unemployment🏠 Homeowner Families |
No train or motorway links found nearby
The average house price in Whipsnade is £485,500, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Whipsnade house price trends over the last 30 years.
£485,500
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Is Whipsnade a nice place to live?
Yes, Whipsnade 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. It particularly appeals to homeowner families. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.
How safe is Whipsnade?
Whipsnade has a low crime rate for an East of England village, with around 11 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 85% below the national average, and 82% below the Bedfordshire average. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population. The comparison is stabilised for a small population. Most incidents are concentrated around a single location.
What are the best schools in Whipsnade?
Whipsnade has 8 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Lark Rise Academy and Studham Village CofE Academy. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Lancot School and Beecroft Academy.
What are the demographics of Whipsnade?
The majority of residents in Whipsnade identify as White (British) (88%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (91%). The most common religion is Christian (60%).