Town Pop. 2,563

Living in Buckden: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Buckden is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 46/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Schools falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the PE19 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Buckden sits 10 points above the PE19 district figure of 36/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). For the surrounding area, see PE19 postcode district.

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Buckden scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

62.4 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 63 crimes

↓ 26% below national average

Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes

↑ 21% above national average

Other theft 9 crimes

↓ 44% below national average

Drugs 8 crimes

≈ similar to national average

other 24 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Petrol Station 25 crimes
2 Parking Area 21 crimes
3 Smith Drive 20 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 6.6 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.7 µg/m³

Green Space 25

Parks Ample 12

Sports Pitches Adequate 2

Allotments Some 1

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Ample 7

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 3 within 4km

1Ungraded

Buckden CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing14.3 mi

Urgent Care Cambridge16.9 mi

Cambridge Biomedical Campus18.1 mi

Hospital waitsRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi

Routine referral (median)7 wks

Treated within 18 weeks78.1%

1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'

GP capacity1,039 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

Full fibre (FTTP)78.2%

available across Huntingdonshire

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

91.5%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

91.5%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 70 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate55.8%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed55.8%Unemployed2%Retired33%Student2.8%Other inactive6.5%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial49%Skilled & technical31.3%Routine & elementary19.7%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.5%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%

Home ownership77.3%

Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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 D

Water Anglian Water

Average bill regional £498/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Huntingdon 3.5 mi

St Neots 4.3 mi

Sandy 11.7 mi

J14 A1(M) 6.1 mi

J15 A1(M) 9.2 mi

J15 A1(M) 10.8 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 2

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3

Retail Shopping Adequate 7

Takeaways Some 1

Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£450,000	13

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Buckden a nice place to live?

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

Buckden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 160 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Buckden?

The current median house price in Buckden is £450,000, around 58% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 35%.

Buckden in context

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Postcode districts in Buckden

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