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Living in Chearsley: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chearsley comes out at 40/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Chearsley most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Chearsley places 9th of 15 in the HP18 postcode district.

On economic health specifically, Chearsley sits 12 points above the HP18 district figure of 77/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: transport (14), schools (18), healthcare (20) and lifestyle (27). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HP18 postcode district.

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Chearsley scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
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44.2 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 8 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Other theft 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Public order 2 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Green 7 crimes
  2. 2 Tibbys Lane 3 crimes
  3. 3 Elm Brook Close 2 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.576 · PM2.5 6.551 · PM10 10.387 µg/m³
74
Green Space 28
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
18

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital6.6 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital10.9 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital18.8 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryHaddenham Medical Centre1.9 mi
GP capacity1,611 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
78
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed1.1%Retired32.8%Student3.6%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.8%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary12.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)13.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.4%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership80.7%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax Buckinghamshire · 2026-27
A £1,685
B £1,965
C £2,246
D £2,527
E £3,089
F £3,650
G £4,212
H £5,054
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Haddenham and Thame Parkway 1.5 mi
Aylesbury Vale Parkway 5.2 mi
Aylesbury 6.5 mi
J7 M40 6.1 mi
J8 M40 6.3 mi
J8A M40 6.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Chearsley 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

Cuddington (Buckinghamshire) 41 1.3 mi away ⇄
Long Crendon 44 1.8 mi away ⇄
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) 62 1.8 mi away ⇄
Dinton (Buckinghamshire) 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Thame 55 3.1 mi away ⇄
Dorton 34 3.1 mi away ⇄
Towersey 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Westcott (Buckinghamshire) 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Shabbington 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Waddesdon 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Stone (Buckinghamshire) 46 4.2 mi away ⇄
Brill 38 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chearsley a nice place to live?

Chearsley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chearsley is 40/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

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Postcode districts in Chearsley

HP18 39 ⇄

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