Town Pop. 1,072

Living in Barrington (South Cambridgeshire): Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barrington (South Cambridgeshire) comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 36/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 13 scored places sharing the CB22 postcode district, Barrington (South Cambridgeshire) ranks 12th.

Against the wider CB22 district average of 56/100, that is 18 points below. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (84). For the surrounding area, see CB22 postcode district.

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Barrington (South Cambridgeshire) scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
131.5 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 38 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 37 crimes
↑ 127% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 220% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Heslerton Way 19 crimes
  2. 2 Daphmoir Close 15 crimes
  3. 3 Oatlands 11 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 49
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Barrington CofE VC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus4.7 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge6.8 mi
Lister Hospital16.9 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs.Allen & Gee1.8 mi
GP capacity2,009 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
36
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
64%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
64%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed5.4%Retired28.8%Student3.8%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.9%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary17.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.4%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership67.6%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
Council tax South Cambridgeshire · 2026-27
A £1,691
B £1,972
C £2,254
D £2,536
E £3,100
F £3,663
G £4,227
H £5,072
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
18
Shepreth 1.1 mi
Foxton 1.2 mi
Meldreth 2.9 mi
J11 M11 3.5 mi
J11 M11 3.6 mi
J12 M11 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Barrington (South 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

Shepreth 48 1.2 mi away ⇄
Foxton (South Cambridgeshire) 46 1.4 mi away ⇄
Harlton 35 1.6 mi away ⇄
Orwell 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Haslingfield 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Harston 53 2.2 mi away ⇄
Little Eversden 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Meldreth 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Newton (South Cambridgeshire) 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Great Eversden 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hauxton 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Fowlmere 45 3.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barrington (South Cambridgeshire) a nice place to live?

Barrington (South Cambridgeshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Barrington (South Cambridgeshire) is 38/100, 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 Barrington (South Cambridgeshire)?

Barrington (South Cambridgeshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 141 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barrington (South Cambridgeshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Barrington (South Cambridgeshire) is Barrington CofE VC Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Barrington (South Cambridgeshire) in total.

Barrington (South Cambridgeshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Barrington (South Cambridgeshire)

CB22 56 ⇄

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