Town Pop. 290

Living in Clayhill: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Clayhill is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 11/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Of the 6 places sharing the SL7 postcode district, Clayhill scores lowest.

Against the wider SL7 district average of 55/100, that is 12 points below. On schools specifically, Clayhill sits 18 points below the SL7 district figure of 52/100. Safety (85) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SL7 postcode district.

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Clayhill scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
269 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 40 crimes
↑ 314% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 356% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 234% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 258% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Clay Lane 41 crimes
  2. 2 Cressex Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 4 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 6.9 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11 µg/m³
72
Green Space 54
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
34

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsWexham Park Hospital10.9 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital12.5 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital12.7 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCressex Health Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity2,533 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
17.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate55.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.5%Unemployed2.3%Retired30.7%Student4.3%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.8%Skilled & technical29.8%Routine & elementary12.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.3%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership74.9%
Among the least-deprived 16% 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 C
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
High Wycombe 3 mi
Marlow 3.2 mi
Saunderton 4.6 mi
J4 M40 1.3 mi
J4 M40 1.9 mi
J3 M40 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Clayhill 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

Lane End 42 1.4 mi away ⇄
Mundaydean Bottom 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Marlow Bottom 49 1.8 mi away ⇄
Frieth 28 2.1 mi away ⇄
Bolter End 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bovingdon Green 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
High Wycombe 59 2.6 mi away ⇄
Marlow 56 2.9 mi away ⇄
Downley 63 2.9 mi away ⇄
Beacon's Bottom 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hurley (Windsor and Maidenhead) 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
The City 33 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Clayhill a nice place to live?

Clayhill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Clayhill is 43/100, 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 Clayhill?

Clayhill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 78 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Clayhill

SL7 55 ⇄

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