Town Pop. 383

Living in Abbotsley: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Abbotsley scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Abbotsley most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 7/100 against a town median of 23/100.

Abbotsley places 10th of 12 in the PE19 postcode district. The PE19 district averages 49/100, putting Abbotsley 12 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 20 points above the PE19 district's 69/100. For the surrounding area, see PE19 postcode district.

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Abbotsley scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
146.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 16 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 552% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 571% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sand Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Hardwicke Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Fox Street 4 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.308 · PM2.5 6.808 · PM10 12.08 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing12 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge14.2 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus14.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryLakeside Healthcare St Neots3.6 mi
GP capacity1,912 patients per GP
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Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
46
Full fibre (FTTP)78.2%
available across Huntingdonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
73.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed1.9%Retired28.6%Student4.4%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.2%Skilled & technical30.6%Routine & elementary12.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.5%Apprenticeship3%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership84%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
Council tax Huntingdonshire · 2026-27
A £1,704
B £1,988
C £2,272
D £2,556
E £3,124
F £3,692
G £4,260
H £5,112
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
St Neots 3.2 mi
Sandy 5.8 mi
Biggleswade 7.9 mi
J31 M11 11.7 mi
J12 M11 11.8 mi
J12 M11 11.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Abbotsley in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Waresley (Huntingdonshire) 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Great Gransden 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Gamlingay 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Little Gransden 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Eltisley 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
St Neots 55 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tempsford 23 4.1 mi away ⇄
Yelling 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Wyboston 29 4.2 mi away ⇄
Little Paxton 53 4.5 mi away ⇄
Potton 48 4.5 mi away ⇄
Great Paxton 52 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Abbotsley a nice place to live?

Abbotsley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Abbotsley is 37/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Abbotsley?

Abbotsley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Abbotsley in context

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Postcode districts in Abbotsley

PE19 49 ⇄

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