Area guide · Bedfordshire

Living in Shortstown

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

At a glance

Shortstown is a village in Bedfordshire, East of England with a population of 4,837. The average house price is £332,709 and the overall crime rate is 78.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Shortstown ranks

Population

4,837

Avg House Price

£332,709

Crime Rate

78.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

464 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£34,566

Median Age

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Shortstown's detached homes (£410,010) command roughly 2.1× the price of a flat (£192,462).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Shortstown prices have risen 35% over the last 9 years (£246,224 → £332,709).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£410,010	£407,500	32
Semi-Detached	£340,805	£344,500	32
Terraced	£295,892	£290,000	23
Flat	£192,462	£195,000	13

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Shortstown is 78.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Shortstown Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Shortstown averages 464 Mbps — 364% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Shortstown 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	4,837
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 Shortstown?

The average house price in Shortstown is £332,709 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Shortstown is a flat, with an average price of £192,462.

Is Shortstown a safe place to live?

Shortstown has a recorded crime rate of 78.1 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 Shortstown?

Shortstown has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Shortstown?

Average broadband download speeds in Shortstown are around 464 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.5% of premises.

How big is Shortstown?

Shortstown is a settlement in Bedfordshire with a population of approximately 4,837.

Most compared with

How does Shortstown stack up against its neighbours?

Ampthill

Shortstown

House price: £717,486 · £332,709
Crime rate: 48.6 · 78.1
Distance: 6.6 mi

Arlesey

Shortstown

House price: £476,109 · £332,709
Crime rate: 48.6 · 78.1
Distance: 9.8 mi

Baldock

Shortstown

House price: £432,242 · £332,709
Crime rate: 38.1 · 78.1
Distance: 13.4 mi

Barton-le-Clay

Shortstown

House price: £425,505 · £332,709
Crime rate: 48.6 · 78.1
Distance: 9.9 mi

Bedford

Shortstown

House price: £432,760 · £332,709
Crime rate: 77.7 · 78.1
Distance: 2.4 mi

Biggleswade

Shortstown

House price: £399,954 · £332,709
Crime rate: 48.7 · 78.1
Distance: 7.5 mi

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