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Living in Baker's Wood: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Baker's Wood scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Baker's Wood most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 56/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 7 places in the UB9 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Baker's Wood sits 40 points above the UB9 district figure of 49/100. Economic health (84) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: UB9 postcode district.

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Baker's Wood scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
1,377.7 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 102 crimes
↑ 1215% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 44 crimes
↑ 1142% above national average
Vehicle crime 38 crimes
↑ 3298% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 35 crimes
↑ 2109% above national average
Other theft 27 crimes
↑ 1769% above national average
other 75 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kings Mill Way 26 crimes
  2. 2 Denham Avenue 21 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 21 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 13.243 · PM2.5 7.668 · PM10 12.59 µg/m³
65
Green Space 51
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Denham Village SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsWexham Park Hospital3.5 mi
Hillingdon Hospital3.8 mi
Watford General Hospital7 mi
Hospital waitsLondon North West University Healthcare NHS Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs84.2%
Nearest GP surgeryDenham Medical Centre1.1 mi
GP capacity2,053 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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate62%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62%Unemployed2.9%Retired21.9%Student4.9%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.5%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary13.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.3%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership77.9%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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 London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
32
Denham Golf Club 0.5 mi
Denham 1 mi
Gerrards Cross 1.9 mi
J16 M25 0.8 mi
J1A M40 0.9 mi
J1 M40 0.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Baker's Wood 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

Higher Denham 46 0.5 mi away ⇄
Tatling End 49 0.5 mi away ⇄
Denham 46 0.8 mi away ⇄
Gerrards Cross 50 1.7 mi away ⇄
New Denham 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Fulmer 38 1.9 mi away ⇄
West Hyde 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Iver Heath 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Chalfont St Peter 60 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wexham Street 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Maple Cross 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Stoke Poges 54 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Baker's Wood a nice place to live?

Baker's Wood has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Baker's Wood is 48/100, 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 Baker's Wood?

Baker's Wood has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 321 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Baker's Wood?

Among the top-rated schools in Baker's Wood is Denham Village School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Baker's Wood in total.

Baker's Wood in context

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Postcode districts in Baker's Wood

UB9 50 ⇄

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