Quality of Life in Mid Beds

The rich mix of attractive countryside, rural villages and small market towns – with ease of access to larger urban areas – makes Mid Beds an ideal location to live, work and visit.

Historic market towns have expereinced significant investment and development and act as service centres for the many villages and hamlets across the District.  There is a wide choice of schools and educational attainment is high across Bedfordshire.  The area has the lowest total recorded crime in the County – all adding to its attractions as a place to live or invest.

The area is one of varied landscape, influenced by agriculture and forestry activities, several large country estates and ancient monuments.  The unique Greensand Ridge runs as a spine through the District, contributing to Mid Beds being the most heavily wooded part of the County.  It is adjacent to the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  The area is intersected by the rivers Ivel, Hiz, Flit and Elstow Brook.

With plenty of open space to enjoy, the area is well catered for with sports and leisure facilities, from  showpiece golf courses at Worburn to a range of public courses and plenty of choice for outdoor leisure.