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Living in Cuddington (Buckinghamshire): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cuddington (Buckinghamshire) scores 41/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 95/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Cuddington (Buckinghamshire) places 8th of 15 in the HP18 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Cuddington (Buckinghamshire) sits 67 points above the HP18 district figure of 28/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Economic health (89) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see HP18 postcode district.

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Cuddington (Buckinghamshire) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
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46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 8 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Public order 2 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Green 7 crimes
  2. 2 Tibbys Lane 3 crimes
  3. 3 Elm Brook Close 2 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.385 · PM2.5 6.581 · PM10 10.883 µg/m³
74
Green Space 22
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Cuddington and Dinton CofE 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
20
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital5.3 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital12.4 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital17.8 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryHaddenham Medical Centre1.1 mi
GP capacity1,611 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)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed1.1%Retired32.8%Student3.6%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.8%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary12.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)13.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.4%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership80.7%
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 C
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Haddenham and Thame Parkway 1.7 mi
Aylesbury Vale Parkway 4 mi
Aylesbury 5.1 mi
J7 M40 7.2 mi
J8 M40 7.5 mi
J8A M40 8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cuddington (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

Chearsley 40 1.3 mi away ⇄
Dinton (Buckinghamshire) 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) 62 1.5 mi away ⇄
Stone (Buckinghamshire) 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Long Crendon 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Waddesdon 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Towersey 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Fleet Marston 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Thame 55 3.8 mi away ⇄
Westcott (Buckinghamshire) 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bishopstone (Buckinghamshire) 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Dorton 34 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cuddington (Buckinghamshire) a nice place to live?

Cuddington (Buckinghamshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cuddington (Buckinghamshire) is 41/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

What are the best schools in Cuddington (Buckinghamshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Cuddington (Buckinghamshire) is Cuddington and Dinton CofE School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cuddington (Buckinghamshire) in total.

Cuddington (Buckinghamshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Cuddington (Buckinghamshire)

HP18 39 ⇄

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