About Beadlow

Beadlow is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, in the east of England. It lies within the SG17 postcode area and is situated near the border with Cambridgeshire. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional and modern housing. It is close to the A119 road, which connects it to nearby towns such as Sandy and St Neots. Beadlow is part of the civil parish of Sandy, and the surrounding area is largely rural, with open fields and farmland. There are no major commercial centres within the village itself, but local amenities are accessible in the nearby towns. The community is quiet and family-oriented, with a strong sense of local identity. The village is served by local bus routes and is within easy reach of larger towns for shopping and services.

School Ratings in Beadlow

Families in Beadlow have access to 36 local schools. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Beadlow

Homes sell for an average of £432K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £521K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Beadlow

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Vehicle crime is the leading concern across Beadlow, with 33 incidents recorded in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Beadlow

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Beadlow around the national average for deprivation. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Beadlow

Broadband services in Beadlow range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,514 sales

Average Price £432K
£500 — £13.2M
Detached £521K 1,130
Semi £358K 608
Terraced £292K 471
Flat £195K 201

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

26 Primary
6 Secondary
4 Other
St Mary's VA CofE Lower School Primary Good 1.1 miles Campton Academy Primary Good 1.4 miles Gravenhurst Academy Primary Outstanding 1.7 miles Esland Bedford School Outstanding 1.9 miles Shefford District Children's Centre Good 2 miles Shefford Lower School Primary Good 2 miles Robert Bloomfield Academy Middle deemed secondary 2.1 miles Haynes Lower School Primary Good 2.4 miles Meppershall Church of England Academy Primary Good 2.4 miles Silsoe CofE VC Lower School Primary Good 2.6 miles Shillington Lower School Primary Good 2.8 miles Maulden Lower School Primary Good 2.9 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Beadlow IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Beadlow are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
7/10
Employment
8/10
Education
6/10
Health
8/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
7/10
3,787 Children (0-15) 19%
12,470 Working Age 61%
5,265 Older (60+) 26%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 23.2% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 10.3% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Beadlow 123 crimes · April 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Beadlow are higher than the England and Wales average, with vehicle crime the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

33 Vehicle Crime
30 Violence & Sexual Offences
17 Anti-Social Behaviour
15 Shoplifting
9 Public Order
8 Criminal Damage & Arson
3 Weapons
2 Other Theft
2 Other Crime
1 Bicycle Theft
1 Burglary
1 Drugs
1 Robbery
Local Policing
Bedfordshire Flitwick, Ampthill, Marston and Cranfield Visit force website →
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Flitwick Train Station 5 miles
Arlesey Train Station 5.4 miles
Kempston Hardwick Train Station 5.8 miles
Millbrook (Bedfordshire) Train Station 6.2 miles
Stewartby Train Station 6.3 miles
Biggleswade Train Station 6.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Chicksands 1.4 miles Clophill 1.4 miles Upper Gravenhurst 1.4 miles Campton 1.9 miles Hall End 2 miles Deadman's Cross 2 miles Lower Gravenhurst 2 miles Meppershall 2.2 miles Haynes Church End 2.2 miles Green End 2.5 miles Shefford 2.6 miles Water End 2.6 miles

Local Government

District Central Bedfordshire
Ward Shefford
Constituency Mid Bedfordshire
Parish Shefford
Region East of England

Streets in SG17 30 shown View all streets

A507 6 A600 2 Alamein Close 1 Alexander Close 1 Ampthill Road 5 Angle Green 2 Arnhem Place 1 Ashdown Road 1 Ashington Court 1 B658 2 Barber End 1 Bath Place 1 Beaumanor Place 1 Bedford Road 3 Beechwood Rise 1 Bentley Mews 1 Bilberry Road 3 Birch Close 1 Bliss Avenue 1 Brickle Place 2 Britten Road 1 Broad Street 3 Brookmead 1 Brookside 2 Bunyan Close 1 Burrows Close 1 Bury Road 1 Buxton Close 1 Byrnes Mews 2 Campton Road 5

Postcodes in SG17 50 shown View all postcodes

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