Town Pop. 476

Living in Dagnall: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dagnall scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Dagnall most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That places it last of the 4 scored places in the HP4 postcode district. Against the wider HP4 district average of 56/100, that is 19 points below. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: HP4 postcode district.

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Dagnall scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
138.7 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 32 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 260% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 119% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Road North 8 crimes
  2. 2 Pine Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Good Intent 6 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 6.6 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Dagnall VA Church of England 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
12
A&E departmentsLuton and Dunstable Hospital5.2 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital10.4 mi
Watford General Hospital14.4 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust4.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryEdlesborough Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity1,243 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired31%Student4.2%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.8%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary12.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.7%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership84.6%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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 E
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Tring 3.7 mi
Cheddington 4.6 mi
Berkhamsted 5.1 mi
J11 M1 5.3 mi
J11 M1 5.7 mi
J10 M1 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Dagnall 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

Holywell (Central Bedfordshire) 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Little Gaddesden 38 1.7 mi away ⇄
Oldhill Wood 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Kensworth 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Aldbury 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Totternhoe 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Pitstone 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Dunstable 58 3.6 mi away ⇄
Markyate 33 4.2 mi away ⇄
Cheddington 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Marsworth 39 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dagnall a nice place to live?

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

Dagnall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dagnall?

Among the top-rated schools in Dagnall is Dagnall VA Church of England School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Dagnall in total.

Dagnall in context

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Postcode districts in Dagnall

HP4 56 ⇄

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