Town Pop. 4,660

Living in Cuffley: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cuffley scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the EN6 postcode district.

On economic health specifically, Cuffley sits 26 points above the EN6 district figure of 66/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. That puts Cuffley in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the EN6 postcode district.

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Cuffley scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
60.7 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 97 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 52 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Burglary 32 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Vehicle crime 29 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Other theft 23 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
other 50 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park Road 14 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 13 crimes
  3. 3 Cuffley Hill 11 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 9.6 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
68
Green Space 38
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 11
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
32
5 schools in area · 7 within 4km
5Good
  • Cuffley SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Northaw Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ponsbourne St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Woodside Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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 departmentsPotters Bar Clinic2.4 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital4.8 mi
Barnet Hospital5.2 mi
Hospital waitsMoorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)6 wks
Treated within 18 weeks86%
A&E seen within 4 hrs97.5%
Nearest GP surgeryValley View Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity1,796 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)60.9%
available across Welwyn Hatfield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 132 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate57.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.1%Unemployed2.5%Retired28%Student4.3%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.1%Skilled & technical38.4%Routine & elementary13.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.4%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership85.3%
Among the least-deprived 11% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax Welwyn Hatfield · 2026-27
A £1,635
B £1,907
C £2,180
D £2,452
E £2,997
F £3,542
G £4,087
H £4,904
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 Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
31
Cuffley 0.5 mi
Crews Hill 2 mi
Bayford 3.3 mi
J24 M25 2.6 mi
J24 M25 3.1 mi
J25 M25 3.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 17
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Ample 53

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £787,000 23
Detached £870,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£677k £826k £980k £1.1m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Newgate Street 40 1.1 mi away ⇄
Northaw 46 1.3 mi away ⇄
Goff's Oak 54 1.5 mi away ⇄
Brookmans Park 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cheshunt 59 3.0 mi away ⇄
Potters Bar 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Little Berkhamsted 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bayford 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Brickendon 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Essendon 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
North Mymms 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Waltham Cross 60 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cuffley a nice place to live?

Cuffley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Cuffley is 52/100, 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 Cuffley?

Cuffley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 283 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cuffley?

Among the top-rated schools in Cuffley are Cuffley School, Goffs Oak Primary & Nursery School and Northaw Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Cuffley in total.

What are house prices like in Cuffley?

The current median house price in Cuffley is £787,000, around 176% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £870,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Cuffley

EN6 52 ⇄

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