Town Pop. 394

Living in Cublington: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cublington comes out at 37/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 14 scored places sharing the LU7 postcode district, Cublington ranks 8th.

The LU7 district averages 54/100, putting Cublington 17 points below its own postcode area. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (86). Wider context for the surrounding area: LU7 postcode district.

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Cublington scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
165 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 36 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chiltern Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Cublington Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Bricstock 6 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.565 · PM2.5 6.68 · PM10 11.747 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital6.4 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital9.2 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital12.6 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust5.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryAshcroft Surgery2.7 mi
GP capacity1,737 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)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed2.2%Retired27.9%Student2.7%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.5%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.3%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership70.1%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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
5
Leighton Buzzard 4.6 mi
Aylesbury Vale Parkway 5.5 mi
Cheddington 5.5 mi
J13 M1 11.8 mi
J14 M1 11.9 mi
J14 M1 11.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cublington 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

Aston Abbotts 42 1.4 mi away ⇄
Stewkley 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wingrave 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wing (Buckinghamshire) 54 2.6 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch (Buckinghamshire) 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
Weedon 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Oving 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Swanbourne 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Drayton Parslow 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Soulbury 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
North Marston 28 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bierton 48 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cublington a nice place to live?

Cublington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cublington 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 Cublington?

Cublington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 65 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Cublington in context

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Postcode districts in Cublington

LU7 54 ⇄

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