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Living in Coleshill (Buckinghamshire): Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Coleshill (Buckinghamshire) is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 91/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Of the 5 places sharing the HP7 postcode district, Coleshill (Buckinghamshire) scores lowest. Against the wider HP7 district average of 54/100, that is 16 points below. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: HP7 postcode district.

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Coleshill (Buckinghamshire) scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
200.5 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 48 crimes
↑ 257% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 537% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 210% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hill Meadow 25 crimes
  2. 2 Long Meadow Close 15 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 9 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 7.654 · PM2.5 7.119 · PM10 11.301 µg/m³
71
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Coleshill Church of England Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsWexham Park Hospital7.8 mi
Watford General Hospital9.2 mi
Hillingdon Hospital10.7 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
Nearest GP surgeryRectory Meadow Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity1,745 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate61.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.4%Unemployed2.7%Retired26.1%Student3%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.6%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary13.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.6%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.7%Apprenticeship3.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership76.2%
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
6
Amersham 2 mi
Beaconsfield 2.6 mi
Seer Green and Jordans 2.8 mi
J2 M40 3.6 mi
J2 M40 3.9 mi
J3 M40 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Coleshill (Buckinghamshire) 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

Winchmore Hill 41 1.0 mi away ⇄
Amersham 59 2.2 mi away ⇄
Seer Green 53 2.5 mi away ⇄
Chalfont St Giles 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Little Missenden 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Beaconsfield 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Little Chalfont 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hyde Heath 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hazlemere 57 3.2 mi away ⇄
Little Kingshill 58 4.0 mi away ⇄
Chalfont St Peter 60 4.2 mi away ⇄
Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green 51 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Coleshill (Buckinghamshire) a nice place to live?

Coleshill (Buckinghamshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Coleshill (Buckinghamshire) 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 Coleshill (Buckinghamshire)?

Coleshill (Buckinghamshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 81 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Coleshill (Buckinghamshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Coleshill (Buckinghamshire) is Coleshill Church of England Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Coleshill (Buckinghamshire) in total.

Coleshill (Buckinghamshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Coleshill (Buckinghamshire)

HP7 54 ⇄

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