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Living in Bolter End: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bolter End scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 90/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 37/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Bolter End places 6th of 9 in the HP14 postcode district. Bolter End is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The HP14 district averages 47/100, putting Bolter End 7 points below its own postcode area. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HP14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
114.4 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 9 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 242% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Drugs 2 crimes
↑ 158% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bolter End Lane 4 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 4 crimes
  3. 3 Finings Road 3 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 8.168 · PM2.5 6.908 · PM10 12.198 µg/m³
71
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Cadmore End CofE 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
3
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital11.6 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital12.7 mi
Wexham Park Hospital13.3 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCressex Health Centre3.2 mi
GP capacity2,995 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
37
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
63.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
63.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate64.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.2%Unemployed2.3%Retired22.9%Student2.8%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.1%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary15.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.2%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership80.8%
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 E
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Saunderton 3.6 mi
High Wycombe 4.5 mi
Marlow 5.3 mi
J5 M40 3.3 mi
J4 M40 3.3 mi
J5 M40 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars None
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 Bolter End 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

Lane End 42 0.8 mi away ⇄
Frieth 28 1.4 mi away ⇄
Beacon's Bottom 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
Clayhill 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
The City 33 2.4 mi away ⇄
Stokenchurch 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bledlow Ridge 28 3.3 mi away ⇄
Mundaydean Bottom 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Downley 63 3.4 mi away ⇄
Marlow Bottom 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bovingdon Green 45 4.1 mi away ⇄
Walter's Ash and Naphill 49 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bolter End a nice place to live?

Bolter End has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bolter End 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 Bolter End?

Bolter End is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 27 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bolter End?

Among the top-rated schools in Bolter End is Cadmore End CofE School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bolter End in total.

Bolter End in context

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Postcode districts in Bolter End

HP14 47 ⇄

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