About Billington

Billington is a small village located in the county of Bedfordshire, in the eastern part of England. It lies within the LU7 postcode area and is situated near the border with Cambridgeshire. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional and modern housing. It is close to the A1 road, providing convenient access to nearby towns and cities. Billington is part of the civil parish of Clophill, and the surrounding area is largely rural, with open fields and farmland. The village has a community hall and a small local shop, contributing to its quiet, close-knit atmosphere. It is a peaceful place to live, with a strong sense of local identity and a low population density.

School Ratings in Billington

Families in Billington have access to 50 local schools. Oak Bank School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 16 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Billington

Homes sell for an average of £381K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £359K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Billington

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Shoplifting is the leading concern across Billington, with 45 incidents recorded in March 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Billington

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Billington among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Billington

Billington benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 11,027 sales

Average Price £381K
£2K — £11M
Detached £531K 2,958
Semi £359K 3,408
Terraced £303K 2,926
Flat £185K 1,373

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

31 Primary
9 Secondary
10 Other
Leedon Lower School Primary Requires Improvement 1.6 miles Brooklands Middle School Middle deemed secondary 1.8 miles Clipstone Brook Lower School Primary Good 1.8 miles Stanbridge Lower School Primary Good 1.9 miles Beaudesert Lower School Primary Good 2.1 miles Pulford CofE VA Lower School Primary Good 2.1 miles Benjamin College Good 2.2 miles Cedars Upper School Secondary Good 2.2 miles Eaton Bray Academy Primary Good 2.2 miles Leighton Middle School Middle deemed secondary 2.2 miles Linslade School Middle deemed secondary Good 2.3 miles Leighton Buzzard Children's Centre Good 2.3 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Billington IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Billington experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
7/10
Employment
8/10
Education
7/10
Health
8/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
7/10
14,289 Children (0-15) 20%
44,915 Working Age 61%
18,589 Older (60+) 25%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 22.2% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 11.2% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Billington 254 crimes · March 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Billington is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

94 Violence & Sexual Offences
45 Shoplifting
36 Anti-Social Behaviour
16 Criminal Damage & Arson
16 Vehicle Crime
12 Public Order
9 Other Crime
8 Drugs
7 Other Theft
4 Weapons
3 Burglary
3 Robbery
1 Theft from Person
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Leighton Buzzard Train Station 2.6 miles
Cheddington Train Station 2.9 miles
Tring Train Station 6.4 miles
Leagrave Train Station 7.3 miles
Harlington (Bedfordshire) Train Station 7.4 miles
Bow Brickhill Train Station 8.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Little Billington 0.6 miles Stanbridgeford 1.4 miles Slapton 1.4 miles Northall 1.4 miles Stanbridge 1.8 miles Grove 1.9 miles Lower End 1.9 miles Honeywick 2 miles Eggington 2 miles Horton Wharf 2 miles Eaton Bray 2.2 miles Moor End 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Central Bedfordshire
Ward Heath and Reach
Constituency South West Bedfordshire
Parish Heath and Reach
Region East of England

Streets in LU7 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Walk 1 Acacia Close 1 Adaern Close 1 Adams Bottom 1 Adastral Avenue 1 Albany Road 1 Albion Road 1 Alexander Way 1 Alexandra Court 1 Alison's Brook 2 Almond Road 2 Alwins Field 1 Apollo Croft 1 Appenine Way 4 Aquila Road 1 Arcadius Lane 2 Ascot Drive 1 Ash Grange 1 Ash Grove 1 Ashburnham Crescent 1 Ashley Close 2 Ashlong Close 1 Ashwell Street 3 Aston Abbotts Road 1 Atterbury Avenue 1 Augustus Road 2 Aurora Rise 1 Avery Close 1 Avon Walk 3 Aylesbury Road 5

Postcodes in LU7 50 shown View all postcodes

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