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Area guide · Bedfordshire

Living in Silsoe

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

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At a glance

Silsoe is a village in Bedfordshire, East of England with a population of 3,419. The average house price is £525,137 and the overall crime rate is 48.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Silsoe ranks

Population

3,419

Avg House Price

£525,137

Crime Rate

48.8/1k

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)

Silsoe's detached homes (£636,656) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£222,229).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Silsoe prices have risen 25% over the last 9 years (£421,140 → £525,137).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£636,656	£590,500	16
Semi-Detached	£389,454	£384,500	12
Terraced	£328,333	£347,500	6
Flat	£222,229	£240,000	7

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Silsoe is 48.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Silsoe: 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
Silsoe CofE VC Lower School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Silsoe 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	3,419
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 Silsoe?

The average house price in Silsoe is £525,137 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Silsoe is a flat, with an average price of £222,229.

Is Silsoe a safe place to live?

Silsoe has a recorded crime rate of 48.8 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 Silsoe?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Silsoe?

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

How big is Silsoe?

Silsoe is a settlement in Bedfordshire with a population of approximately 3,419.

Most compared with

How does Silsoe stack up against its neighbours?

Ampthill

Silsoe

House price: £717,486 · £525,137
Crime rate: 48.6 · 48.8
Distance: 3.2 mi

Arlesey

Silsoe

House price: £476,109 · £525,137
Crime rate: 48.6 · 48.8
Distance: 7.0 mi

Baldock

Silsoe

House price: £432,242 · £525,137
Crime rate: 38.1 · 48.8
Distance: 10.4 mi

Barton-le-Clay

Silsoe

House price: £425,505 · £525,137
Crime rate: 48.6 · 48.8
Distance: 2.8 mi

Bedford

Silsoe

House price: £432,760 · £525,137
Crime rate: 77.7 · 48.8
Distance: 9.1 mi

Biggleswade

Silsoe

House price: £399,954 · £525,137
Crime rate: 48.7 · 48.8
Distance: 9.1 mi

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