Town Pop. 1,645

Living in Bury (Huntingdonshire): Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bury (Huntingdonshire) comes out at 46/100 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. Bury (Huntingdonshire) places 2nd of 7 in the PE26 postcode district.

The PE26 district averages 38/100, putting Bury (Huntingdonshire) 8 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Bury (Huntingdonshire) sits 52 points above the PE26 district figure of 47/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (15) and transport (17). Wider context for the surrounding area: PE26 postcode district.

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Bury (Huntingdonshire) scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
122.2 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 84 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Other theft 27 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Buryfield 20 crimes
  2. 2 Garden Court 14 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 12 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 22
Parks Ample 25
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
31
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
3Good
  • Bury CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Ramsey Spinning Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Upwood Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    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 departmentsPeterborough City Hospital11.7 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge18.2 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus20.9 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryRamsey Health Centre1.1 mi
GP capacity1,584 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)78.2%
available across Huntingdonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 43 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate58.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired28.2%Student2.8%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.1%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary21.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.6%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership77.8%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
17
Whittlesea 7.8 mi
Huntingdon 8 mi
Peterborough 11 mi
J15 A1(M) 6.3 mi
J15 A1(M) 6.6 mi
J14 A1(M) 6.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £295,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£251k £298k £346k £393k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Ramsey 44 1.0 mi away ⇄
Upwood 39 1.3 mi away ⇄
Wistow (Huntingdonshire) 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Warboys 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ramsey Forty Foot 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ramsey St Mary's 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ramsey Mereside 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Abbots Ripton 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Pidley 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Wyton 39 5.7 mi away ⇄
Benwick 36 5.9 mi away ⇄
Holme (Huntingdonshire) 42 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bury (Huntingdonshire) a nice place to live?

Bury (Huntingdonshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bury (Huntingdonshire) 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 Bury (Huntingdonshire)?

Bury (Huntingdonshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 201 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bury (Huntingdonshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Bury (Huntingdonshire) are Bury CofE Primary School, Ramsey Spinning Infant School and Upwood Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Bury (Huntingdonshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Bury (Huntingdonshire)?

The current median house price in Bury (Huntingdonshire) is £295,000, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%.

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Postcode districts in Bury (Huntingdonshire)

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