Town Pop. 375

Living in Aldbury: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Aldbury is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the HP23 postcode district, Aldbury ranks 3rd.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (7), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 64 points above the HP23 district's 35/100. Safety (85) and economic health (85) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: HP23 postcode district.

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Aldbury scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
328 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 29 crimes
↑ 132% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 321% above national average
Vehicle crime 22 crimes
↑ 1123% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 891% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 287% above national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stocks Road 22 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 19 crimes
  3. 3 Station Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 6.6 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11 µg/m³
72
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Aldbury Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsLuton and Dunstable Hospital8.2 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital8.3 mi
Watford General Hospital13.3 mi
Hospital waitsWest Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs89.9%
Nearest GP surgeryGossoms End Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity1,914 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Dacorum
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate59.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.3%Unemployed2.4%Retired27.1%Student3.6%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.3%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary14.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)13.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.2%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership78.9%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Dacorum · 2026-27
A £1,606
B £1,874
C £2,141
D £2,409
E £2,944
F £3,480
G £4,015
H £4,818
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
28
Tring 0.9 mi
Berkhamsted 3.1 mi
Cheddington 4.7 mi
J9 M1 8 mi
J9 M1 8 mi
J10 M1 8.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Aldbury 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

Little Gaddesden 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Wigginton (Dacorum) 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Tring 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Pitstone 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Dagnall 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Marsworth 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Berkhamsted 62 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cholesbury 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wilstone 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Potten End 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Cheddington 38 4.1 mi away ⇄
Holywell (Central Bedfordshire) 43 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Aldbury a nice place to live?

Aldbury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Aldbury is 49/100, 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 Aldbury?

Aldbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 123 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Aldbury?

Among the top-rated schools in Aldbury is Aldbury Church of England Primary and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Aldbury in total.

Aldbury in context

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Postcode districts in Aldbury

HP23 45 ⇄

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