Area guide · Bedfordshire

Living in Flitwick

A snapshot of life in Flitwick, East of England — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Flitwick is a village in Bedfordshire, East of England with a population of 13,668. The average house price is £351,379 and the overall crime rate is 48.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Flitwick ranks

Population

13,668

Avg House Price

£351,379

Crime Rate

48.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

361 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£34,566

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Flitwick's detached homes (£513,932) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£201,440).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Flitwick prices have risen 19% over the last 9 years (£295,296 → £351,379).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£513,932	£500,000	37
Semi-Detached	£366,309	£365,500	80
Terraced	£296,312	£297,500	60
Flat	£201,440	£200,000	25

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Flitwick is 48.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Flitwick: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	3
Secondary	1
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Flitwick Lower School	Primary	Good
Kingsmoor Lower School	Primary	Good
Templefield Lower School	Primary	Good
Woodland Middle School Academy	Secondary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Flitwick averages 361 Mbps — 261% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Flitwick homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 69.9% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72.7
% Rated C or Above	69.9%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,097

Demographics & Economy

Population	13,668
Median Age	42
Median Household Income	£34,566
Employment Rate	62.5%
Owner Occupied	67%
Degree-Level Qualified	34%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Flitwick?

The average house price in Flitwick is £351,379 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Flitwick?

The most affordable entry point in Flitwick is a flat, with an average price of £201,440.

Is Flitwick a safe place to live?

Flitwick has a recorded crime rate of 48.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Flitwick?

Flitwick has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Flitwick?

Average broadband download speeds in Flitwick are around 361 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 93.5% of premises.

How big is Flitwick?

Flitwick is a settlement in Bedfordshire with a population of approximately 13,668.

Most compared with

How does Flitwick stack up against its neighbours?

Ampthill

Flitwick

House price: £717,486 · £351,379
Crime rate: 48.6 · 48.6
Distance: 1.5 mi

Arlesey

Flitwick

House price: £476,109 · £351,379
Crime rate: 48.6 · 48.6
Distance: 10.0 mi

Baldock

Flitwick

House price: £432,242 · £351,379
Crime rate: 38.1 · 48.6
Distance: 13.3 mi

Barton-le-Clay

Flitwick

House price: £425,505 · £351,379
Crime rate: 48.6 · 48.6
Distance: 4.0 mi

Bedford

Flitwick

House price: £432,760 · £351,379
Crime rate: 77.7 · 48.6
Distance: 9.4 mi

Biggleswade

Flitwick

House price: £399,954 · £351,379
Crime rate: 48.7 · 48.6
Distance: 11.8 mi

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