Town Pop. 925

Living in Bourn: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bourn comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 19 scored places sharing the CB23 postcode district, Bourn ranks 2nd.

On broadband specifically, Bourn sits 49 points above the CB23 district figure of 50/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: transport (16) and schools (24). For the surrounding area, see CB23 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Bourn scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
112.4 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 31 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 331% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mustang Drive 12 crimes
  2. 2 Botha Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Broadway 9 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
73
Green Space 56
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Bourn CofE Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
37
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus8.5 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge8.5 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing17.5 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,269 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
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate67.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed67.8%Unemployed2.6%Retired16.7%Student4.7%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial58.1%Skilled & technical27.7%Routine & elementary14.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications7.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)54.7%Apprenticeship3.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership72.7%
Among the least-deprived 18% 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
16
Shepreth 6.8 mi
Foxton 7.2 mi
Meldreth 7.7 mi
J12 M11 6 mi
J12 M11 6.1 mi
J13 M11 6.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bourn 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

Caxton 50 1.6 mi away ⇄
Kingston (South Cambridgeshire) 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Cambourne 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Highfields Caldecote 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
Toft 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Great Eversden 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Little Gransden 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hardwick (South Cambridgeshire) 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Great Gransden 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Comberton 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Eltisley 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Little Eversden 41 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bourn a nice place to live?

Bourn is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bourn is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bourn?

Bourn is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 104 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bourn?

Among the top-rated schools in Bourn is Bourn CofE Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bourn in total.

Bourn in context

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Postcode districts in Bourn

CB23 49 ⇄

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