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Living in Caxton: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Caxton is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Caxton most outperforms the national norm: 93/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 19 places in the CB23 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 43 points above the CB23 district's 50/100. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Transport (14), schools (19) and healthcare (28) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see CB23 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Caxton scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
355.7 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 62 crimes
↑ 268% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 225% above national average
Burglary 21 crimes
↑ 1086% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 481% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 442% above national average
other 35 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ermine Street 29 crimes
  2. 2 Mustang Drive 12 crimes
  3. 3 Broadway 9 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 5.225 · PM2.5 6.857 · PM10 12.155 µg/m³
73
Green Space 45
Parks Ample 28
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsUrgent Care Cambridge9.4 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus9.7 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing16.6 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryMonkfield Medical Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity1,269 patients per GP
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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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate68.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed68.5%Unemployed2.5%Retired16.6%Student4.9%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.6%Skilled & technical28.4%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications7.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)53.4%Apprenticeship3.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership71.2%
Among the least-deprived 19% 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
14
St Neots 6.7 mi
Shepreth 8.3 mi
Foxton 8.8 mi
J31 M11 7 mi
J12 M11 7.2 mi
J14 M11 7.3 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Caxton 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

Cambourne 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bourn 53 1.6 mi away ⇄
Eltisley 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Great Gransden 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Little Gransden 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Highfields Caldecote 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Papworth Everard 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Kingston (South Cambridgeshire) 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Elsworth 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Toft 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Yelling 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Waresley (Huntingdonshire) 38 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Caxton a nice place to live?

Caxton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Caxton is 50/100, 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 Caxton?

Caxton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 180 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Caxton

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