Town Pop. 520

Living in Beacon's Bottom: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Beacon's Bottom comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 24/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the HP14 postcode district, Beacon's Bottom ranks 6th.

Against the wider HP14 district average of 47/100, that is 7 points below. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see HP14 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Beacon's Bottom scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
167.3 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 34 crimes
↑ 96% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 273% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Other crime 7 crimes
↑ 575% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Saunders Wood Copse 9 crimes
  2. 2 Eastwood Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Pendles Paddock 8 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Radnage Church of England Primary 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
16
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital10.3 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital14.2 mi
Wexham Park Hospital14.6 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryStokenchurch Medical Centre1.8 mi
GP capacity1,891 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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
48%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
48%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate60.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.6%Unemployed2.6%Retired26%Student3.3%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.8%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.2%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership83.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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
12
Saunderton 2.5 mi
Princes Risborough 4.8 mi
High Wycombe 5.4 mi
J5 M40 1.9 mi
J5 M40 2.4 mi
J6 M40 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Beacon's Bottom 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

The City 33 0.8 mi away ⇄
Stokenchurch 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Bolter End 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bledlow Ridge 28 1.8 mi away ⇄
Lane End 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Frieth 28 3.0 mi away ⇄
Walter's Ash and Naphill 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Clayhill 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Downley 63 3.8 mi away ⇄
Lacey Green and Loosley Row 33 3.9 mi away ⇄
Kingston Blount 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Chinnor 46 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Beacon's Bottom a nice place to live?

Beacon's Bottom has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Beacon's Bottom is 40/100, 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 Beacon's Bottom?

Beacon's Bottom is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 87 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Beacon's Bottom?

Among the top-rated schools in Beacon's Bottom is Radnage Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Beacon's Bottom in total.

Beacon's Bottom in context

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Postcode districts in Beacon's Bottom

HP14 47 ⇄

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