Town Pop. 609

Living in Barton (South Cambridgeshire): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Barton (South Cambridgeshire) is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 64/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 9th highest-scoring of the 19 places in the CB23 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Barton (South Cambridgeshire) sits 49 points above the CB23 district figure of 50/100. Economic health (81) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CB23 postcode district.

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Barton (South Cambridgeshire) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
64
282.4 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 45 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 37 crimes
↑ 300% above national average
Vehicle crime 22 crimes
↑ 652% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 238% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 557% above national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Holben Close 27 crimes
  2. 2 Cambridge Road 20 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 20 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 5.481 · PM2.5 6.923 · PM10 12.275 µg/m³
72
Green Space 46
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Barton CofE VA Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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 departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus3.1 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge3.9 mi
Lister Hospital20.7 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryComberton Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity1,691 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate58.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired27%Student5%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial58.7%Skilled & technical28.4%Routine & elementary12.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)8.8%Level 3 (A levels)11.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)58.8%Apprenticeship3.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership66.9%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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
26
Cambridge 3.5 mi
Shelford 4.1 mi
Foxton 4.2 mi
J12 M11 0.8 mi
J12 M11 1.3 mi
J11 M11 2.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 14
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Barton (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

Haslingfield 39 1.5 mi away ⇄
Grantchester 51 1.5 mi away ⇄
Comberton 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Coton 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Harlton 35 2.3 mi away ⇄
Little Eversden 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hauxton 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Toft 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Harston 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Great Eversden 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hardwick (South Cambridgeshire) 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Barrington (South Cambridgeshire) 38 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Barton (South Cambridgeshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Barton (South Cambridgeshire) is 45/100, 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 Barton (South Cambridgeshire)?

Barton (South Cambridgeshire) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 64/100. There were 172 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

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

Barton (South Cambridgeshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Barton (South Cambridgeshire)

CB23 49 ⇄

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