Town Pop. 1,436

Living in Cheddington: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cheddington scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 30/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 14 places in the LU7 postcode district.

Against the wider LU7 district average of 54/100, that is 16 points below. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LU7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
85.7 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 49 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Drugs 9 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 26 crimes
  2. 2 The Crescent 15 crimes
  3. 3 Partridge Close 13 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6.424 · PM2.5 6.879 · PM10 11.515 µg/m³
72
Green Space 12
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Cheddington Combined SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital6.5 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital8.5 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital12.4 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust6.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryEdlesborough Surgery3.6 mi
GP capacity1,619 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
30
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
56.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
56.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 40 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate60.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.4%Unemployed2.8%Retired25.1%Student4.2%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary16.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)43%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership81%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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 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 Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Cheddington 0.8 mi
Tring 3.7 mi
Leighton Buzzard 4.8 mi
J11 M1 8.9 mi
J11A M1 8.9 mi
J11 M1 9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
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 £444,250 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£407k £478k £552k £624k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Pitstone 39 1.5 mi away ⇄
Marsworth 39 1.8 mi away ⇄
Wilstone 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Slapton (Buckinghamshire) 36 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tring 52 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wingrave 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Billington (Central Bedfordshire) 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Aston Clinton 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Aldbury 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wing (Buckinghamshire) 54 4.2 mi away ⇄
Dagnall 37 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheddington a nice place to live?

Cheddington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cheddington is 38/100, 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 Cheddington?

Cheddington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 123 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cheddington?

Among the top-rated schools in Cheddington is Cheddington Combined School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cheddington in total.

What are house prices like in Cheddington?

The current median house price in Cheddington is £444,250, around 56% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%.

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Postcode districts in Cheddington

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