Town Pop. 1,884

Living in Bottisham: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bottisham scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Bottisham most outperforms the national norm: 82/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Bottisham places 2nd of 9 in the CB25 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 28 points above the CB25 district's 54/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Schools (12), lifestyle (14), transport (16) and healthcare (26) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CB25 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
97.7 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 68 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 38 crimes
↑ 33% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 11 crimes
↑ 190% above national average
other 41 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lode Road 27 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 17 crimes
  3. 3 Trinity Close 11 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
72
Green Space 14
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
12
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Bottisham Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Bottisham Village CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsUrgent Care Cambridge4.8 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus5.8 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital16.6 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity818 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)78.3%
available across East Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired28.7%Student3.5%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.8%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary20.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)42%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership70.6%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax East Cambridgeshire · 2026-27
A £1,657
B £1,933
C £2,209
D £2,485
E £3,037
F £3,589
G £4,142
H £4,970
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
16
Waterbeach 3.8 mi
Cambridge North 4.3 mi
Dullingham 4.8 mi
J13 M11 7.8 mi
J14 M11 7.9 mi
J11 M11 7.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bottisham 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

Swaffham Bulbeck 40 1.2 mi away ⇄
Lode 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Stow cum Quy 36 1.6 mi away ⇄
Great Wilbraham 34 2.0 mi away ⇄
Swaffham Prior 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Teversham 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Fulbourn 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Horningsea 29 3.4 mi away ⇄
Fen Ditton 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Milton (South Cambridgeshire) 51 4.4 mi away ⇄
Burwell 50 4.7 mi away ⇄
Waterbeach 46 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bottisham a nice place to live?

Bottisham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bottisham is 46/100, 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 Bottisham?

Bottisham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 184 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bottisham?

Among the top-rated schools in Bottisham is Bottisham Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Bottisham in total.

Bottisham in context

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Postcode districts in Bottisham

CB25 42 ⇄

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