Town Pop. 172

Living in Bishopstone (Buckinghamshire): Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bishopstone (Buckinghamshire) scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the HP17 postcode district.

It scores 5 points below the HP17 postcode district as a whole, which averages 53/100. Its economic health score runs 14 points above the HP17 district's 73/100. Safety (86) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HP17 postcode district.

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Bishopstone (Buckinghamshire) scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
424.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Other theft 31 crimes
↑ 2806% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 15 crimes
↑ 162% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 130% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 506% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 243% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 20 crimes
  2. 2 London Close 13 crimes
  3. 3 Bittenham Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.674 · PM2.5 6.722 · PM10 11.167 µg/m³
73
Green Space 27
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
32

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
21
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital1.5 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital16.2 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital16.9 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Mandeville Practice1.3 mi
GP capacity3,330 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
63
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate59.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.9%Unemployed2.4%Retired27.5%Student2.4%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.5%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary13.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)40%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership76.5%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
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 E
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Aylesbury 2.1 mi
Stoke Mandeville 2.2 mi
Little Kimble 2.6 mi
J5 M40 9.3 mi
J5 M40 9.3 mi
J6 M40 9.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bishopstone (Buckinghamshire) 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

Stone (Buckinghamshire) 46 1.7 mi away ⇄
Stoke Mandeville 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Aylesbury 57 2.3 mi away ⇄
Little Kimble 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Dinton (Buckinghamshire) 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Great Kimble 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Butler's Cross 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Weston Turville 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Longwick 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Askett and Whiteleaf 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Buckinghamshire) 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bierton 48 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bishopstone (Buckinghamshire) a nice place to live?

Bishopstone (Buckinghamshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bishopstone (Buckinghamshire) 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 Bishopstone (Buckinghamshire)?

Bishopstone (Buckinghamshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Bishopstone (Buckinghamshire)

HP17 53 ⇄

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