Town Pop. 6,730

Living in Brampton (Huntingdonshire): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Brampton (Huntingdonshire) is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 46/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 67/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Brampton (Huntingdonshire) places 13th of 30 in the PE28 postcode district. Its lifestyle score runs 18 points above the PE28 district's 28/100. Healthcare (15), schools (26) and transport (27) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE28 postcode district.

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Brampton (Huntingdonshire) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
69.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 168 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 87 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Shoplifting 49 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 39 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Drugs 27 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
other 100 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Loakes Close 58 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 48 crimes
  3. 3 Beasley Road 25 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
72
Green Space 56
Parks Ample 39
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
26
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good
  • Brampton Village Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hinchingbrooke SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing16.2 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge16.4 mi
Peterborough City Hospital17.4 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBuckden and Little Paxton Surgeries2.3 mi
GP capacity1,320 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
69
Full fibre (FTTP)78.2%
available across Huntingdonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 154 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate63.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.9%Unemployed2.5%Retired22.2%Student3.2%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.3%Skilled & technical30.2%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.9%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership67.5%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
Council tax Huntingdonshire · 2026-27
A £1,704
B £1,988
C £2,272
D £2,556
E £3,124
F £3,692
G £4,260
H £5,112
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Huntingdon 1.8 mi
St Neots 6.3 mi
Sandy 13.8 mi
J14 A1(M) 4.2 mi
J15 A1(M) 7.3 mi
J15 A1(M) 8.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £350,000 60
Detached £482,500 20
Semi-detached £318,500 28
Terraced £280,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£251k £363k £478k £590k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Buckden 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Huntingdon 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Great Stukeley 33 2.6 mi away ⇄
Offord D'Arcy and Offord Cluny 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ellington (Huntingdonshire) 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Godmanchester 63 2.9 mi away ⇄
Little Stukeley 31 3.1 mi away ⇄
Alconbury 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Alconbury Weald 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
East Perry 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Alconbury Weston 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
West Perry 47 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brampton (Huntingdonshire) a nice place to live?

Brampton (Huntingdonshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Brampton (Huntingdonshire) is 44/100, 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 Brampton (Huntingdonshire)?

Brampton (Huntingdonshire) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 470 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brampton (Huntingdonshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Brampton (Huntingdonshire) are Brampton Village Primary School and Hinchingbrooke School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Brampton (Huntingdonshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Brampton (Huntingdonshire)?

The current median house price in Brampton (Huntingdonshire) is £350,000, around 23% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £482,500, semi-detached £318,500, terraced £280,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%. There were 60 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Brampton (Huntingdonshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Brampton (Huntingdonshire)

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