Town Pop. 776

Living in Cheveley: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cheveley scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 12th highest-scoring of the 15 places in the CB8 postcode district.

The CB8 district averages 51/100, putting Cheveley 14 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 8 points above the CB8 district's 73/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CB8 postcode district.

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Cheveley scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
105.7 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 43 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 343% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Paddocks 13 crimes
  2. 2 School Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 The Oaks 5 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
75
Green Space 9
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Cheveley CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital11.7 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge13.6 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus13.9 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryRookery Medical Partnership2.9 mi
GP capacity1,151 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)78.3%
available across East Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
12.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
12.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate60.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.4%Unemployed1.4%Retired26.1%Student3.6%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.9%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary21.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.6%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership68%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax East Cambridgeshire · 2026-27
A £1,657
B £1,933
C £2,209
D £2,485
E £3,037
F £3,589
G £4,142
H £4,970
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
16
Newmarket 2.7 mi
Kennett 4.1 mi
Dullingham 4.4 mi
J9A M11 15 mi
J9A M11 15.6 mi
J11 M11 15.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
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 £462,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£381k £440k £500k £558k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Ashley (East Cambridgeshire) 37 1.0 mi away ⇄
Moulton (West Suffolk) 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Gazeley 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Stetchworth 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Lidgate 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Newmarket 60 3.2 mi away ⇄
Kentford 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ousden 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Burrough Green 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Exning 39 5.0 mi away ⇄
Wickhambrook 51 5.1 mi away ⇄
Brinkley 40 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheveley a nice place to live?

Cheveley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cheveley is 37/100, 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 Cheveley?

Cheveley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cheveley?

Among the top-rated schools in Cheveley is Cheveley CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cheveley in total.

What are house prices like in Cheveley?

The current median house price in Cheveley is £462,500, around 62% above the England and Wales average.

Cheveley in context

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Postcode districts in Cheveley

CB8 51 ⇄

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