Town Pop. 444

Living in Aston Abbotts: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Aston Abbotts comes out at 42/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 5/100 versus a median of 21/100. That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the HP22 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 31 points above the HP22 district's 35/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (86). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HP22 postcode district.

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Aston Abbotts scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
146.4 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 36 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chiltern Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Cublington Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Bricstock 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.544 · PM2.5 6.621 · PM10 11.085 µg/m³
74
Green Space 11
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital5.1 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital10.5 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital12.4 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryAshcroft Surgery3 mi
GP capacity1,737 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
66
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed2.2%Retired27.9%Student2.7%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.5%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.3%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership70.1%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax Buckinghamshire · 2026-27
A £1,685
B £1,965
C £2,246
D £2,527
E £3,089
F £3,650
G £4,212
H £5,054
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
5
Aylesbury 4.5 mi
Aylesbury Vale Parkway 4.7 mi
Cheddington 4.8 mi
J12 M1 12.4 mi
J12 M1 12.4 mi
J11A M1 12.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
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 Aston Abbotts 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

Wingrave 38 1.4 mi away ⇄
Cublington 37 1.4 mi away ⇄
Weedon 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Wing (Buckinghamshire) 54 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bierton 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch (Buckinghamshire) 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Buckinghamshire) 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Stewkley 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Oving 35 3.9 mi away ⇄
Aylesbury 57 4.3 mi away ⇄
North Marston 28 4.8 mi away ⇄
Cheddington 38 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Aston Abbotts a nice place to live?

Aston Abbotts has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Aston Abbotts is 42/100, 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 Aston Abbotts?

Aston Abbotts is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 65 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Aston Abbotts

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