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Living in Ballinger Common: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ballinger Common scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Ballinger Common places 5th of 6 in the HP16 postcode district. It scores 6 points below the HP16 postcode district as a whole, which averages 48/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: HP16 postcode district.

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Ballinger Common scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
309.3 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 22 crimes
↑ 180% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 1837% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 447% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 274% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ballinger Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Chesham Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Blackfield Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.078 · PM2.5 6.815 · PM10 10.936 µg/m³
73
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Lee Common Church of England 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
13
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital7.3 mi
Watford General Hospital12.6 mi
Wexham Park Hospital13.4 mi
Hospital waitsThe Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Practice Prospect House1.6 mi
GP capacity3,167 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
95
Employment rate59.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.3%Unemployed2.3%Retired26.5%Student4.3%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.1%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary12.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.5%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)0.9%
Home ownership82.8%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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 E
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Great Missenden 1.7 mi
Chesham 3.1 mi
Wendover 4.1 mi
J3 M40 8.1 mi
J4 M40 8.1 mi
J4 M40 8.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ballinger Common 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

Lee Common 37 0.6 mi away ⇄
South Heath 48 1.2 mi away ⇄
Chartridge 46 1.3 mi away ⇄
Hyde Heath 50 2.3 mi away ⇄
Prestwood and Great Missenden 53 2.5 mi away ⇄
Little Kingshill 58 2.6 mi away ⇄
Little Missenden 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Cholesbury 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Chesham 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Great Kingshill 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wendover 50 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ashley Green 43 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ballinger Common a nice place to live?

Ballinger Common has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ballinger Common 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 Ballinger Common?

Ballinger Common is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ballinger Common?

Among the top-rated schools in Ballinger Common is Lee Common Church of England School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ballinger Common in total.

Ballinger Common in context

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Postcode districts in Ballinger Common

HP16 48 ⇄

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