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Living in Ashley (East Cambridgeshire): Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ashley (East Cambridgeshire) scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 15 scored places sharing the CB8 postcode district, Ashley (East Cambridgeshire) ranks 12th.

The CB8 district averages 51/100, putting Ashley (East Cambridgeshire) 14 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Ashley (East Cambridgeshire) sits 8 points above the CB8 district figure of 73/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CB8 postcode district.

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Ashley (East Cambridgeshire) scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
162.7 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 43 crimes
↑ 156% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 580% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 295% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Paddocks 13 crimes
  2. 2 School Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 The Oaks 5 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.426 · PM2.5 6.768 · PM10 11.42 µg/m³
74
Green Space 12
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital11.4 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge14.6 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus15 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryRookery Medical Partnership3.7 mi
GP capacity1,592 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)78.3%
available across East Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
6.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
6.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate60.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.4%Unemployed1.4%Retired26.1%Student3.6%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.9%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary21.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.6%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership68%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax East Cambridgeshire · 2026-27
A £1,657
B £1,933
C £2,209
D £2,485
E £3,037
F £3,589
G £4,142
H £4,970
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
16
Newmarket 3.4 mi
Kennett 3.5 mi
Dullingham 5.4 mi
J9A M11 15.9 mi
J9A M11 16.5 mi
J11 M11 16.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ashley (East Cambridgeshire) 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

Cheveley 37 1.0 mi away ⇄
Moulton (West Suffolk) 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Gazeley 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Lidgate 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Kentford 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ousden 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Newmarket 60 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stetchworth 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Barrow (West Suffolk) 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Wickhambrook 51 4.8 mi away ⇄
Burrough Green 40 5.3 mi away ⇄
Red Lodge 53 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashley (East Cambridgeshire) a nice place to live?

Ashley (East Cambridgeshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ashley (East Cambridgeshire) 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 Ashley (East Cambridgeshire)?

Ashley (East Cambridgeshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Ashley (East Cambridgeshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Ashley (East Cambridgeshire)

CB8 51 ⇄

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