Area guide · Bedfordshire

Living in Stotfold

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

At a glance

Stotfold is a village in Bedfordshire, East of England with a population of 12,313. The average house price is £399,845 and the overall crime rate is 48.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Stotfold ranks

Population

12,313

Avg House Price

£399,845

Crime Rate

48.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

386 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£35,426.3

Median Age

42.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Stotfold's detached homes (£520,806) command roughly 2.3× the price of a flat (£226,167).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Stotfold prices have risen 15% over the last 9 years (£347,976 → £399,845).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£520,806	£492,500	36
Semi-Detached	£396,524	£385,000	46
Terraced	£325,690	£326,000	29
Flat	£226,167	£215,000	9

Crime & safety

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

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Stotfold: 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
Fairfield Park Lower School	Primary	Good
Pix Brook Academy	Secondary	Good
Roecroft Lower School	Primary	No rating available
St Mary's CofE Academy Stotfold	Primary	No rating available

Broadband & Connectivity

Stotfold averages 386 Mbps — 286% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Stotfold homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 72.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	73.1
% Rated C or Above	72.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,044

Demographics & Economy

Population	12,313
Median Age	42.5
Median Household Income	£35,426.3
Employment Rate	63.3%
Owner Occupied	64.3%
Degree-Level Qualified	34.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Stotfold?

The average house price in Stotfold is £399,845 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

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

The most affordable entry point in Stotfold is a flat, with an average price of £226,167.

Is Stotfold a safe place to live?

Stotfold 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 Stotfold?

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

What broadband speeds are available in Stotfold?

Average broadband download speeds in Stotfold are around 386 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.4% of premises.

How big is Stotfold?

Stotfold is a settlement in Bedfordshire with a population of approximately 12,313.

Most compared with

How does Stotfold stack up against its neighbours?

Ampthill

Stotfold

House price: £717,486 · £399,845
Crime rate: 48.6 · 48.8
Distance: 11.3 mi

Arlesey

Stotfold

House price: £476,109 · £399,845
Crime rate: 48.6 · 48.8
Distance: 1.3 mi

Baldock

Stotfold

House price: £432,242 · £399,845
Crime rate: 38.1 · 48.8
Distance: 2.7 mi

Barton-le-Clay

Stotfold

House price: £425,505 · £399,845
Crime rate: 48.6 · 48.8
Distance: 8.8 mi

Bedford

Stotfold

House price: £432,760 · £399,845
Crime rate: 77.7 · 48.8
Distance: 13.1 mi

Biggleswade

Stotfold

House price: £399,954 · £399,845
Crime rate: 48.7 · 48.8
Distance: 5.2 mi

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