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Living in Cranbourne: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cranbourne comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the SL4 postcode district.

The SL4 district averages 61/100, putting Cranbourne 11 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 48 points above the SL4 district's 47/100. Healthcare (22) and transport (24) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see SL4 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Cranbourne scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
324.1 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 94 crimes
↑ 360% above national average
Drugs 15 crimes
↑ 639% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 259% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 242% above national average
other 48 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Queen'S Close 27 crimes
  2. 2 Albany Road 24 crimes
  3. 3 Robin Willis Way 15 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 8.9 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 44
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
32
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Cranbourne Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
22
A&E departmentsWexham Park Hospital6.8 mi
St Peter's Hospital7.3 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E7.3 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryAscot Medical Centre2.7 mi
GP capacity1,542 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)96.7%
available across Bracknell Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed3%Retired27.6%Student3.7%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.5%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary20.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.8%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership60.4%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Bracknell Forest · 2026-27
A £1,510
B £1,762
C £2,013
D £2,265
E £2,768
F £3,272
G £3,775
H £4,530
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
24
Ascot 2.8 mi
Windsor and Eton Central 3.5 mi
Martins Heron 3.7 mi
J8/9 M4 4.2 mi
J8/9 M4 4.4 mi
J6 M4 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cranbourne 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

Woodside 53 1.0 mi away ⇄
Winkfield 44 1.3 mi away ⇄
Winkfield Street 52 1.6 mi away ⇄
Winkfield Row 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Oakley Green 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
Windsor 63 2.6 mi away ⇄
Fifield 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ascot 58 3.0 mi away ⇄
Water Oakley 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
North Ascot 63 3.2 mi away ⇄
Jealott's Hill 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Newell Green 44 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cranbourne a nice place to live?

Cranbourne is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Cranbourne is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Cranbourne?

Cranbourne has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 199 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cranbourne?

Among the top-rated schools in Cranbourne is Cranbourne Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cranbourne in total.

Cranbourne in context

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Postcode districts in Cranbourne

SL4 61 ⇄

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