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Living in Dinton (Buckinghamshire): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Dinton (Buckinghamshire) is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Dinton (Buckinghamshire) most outperforms the national norm: 87/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 38/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the HP17 postcode district. The HP17 district averages 53/100, putting Dinton (Buckinghamshire) 6 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 14 points above the HP17 district's 73/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HP17 postcode district.

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Dinton (Buckinghamshire) scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
259.3 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 44 crimes
↑ 209% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 465% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 629% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 260% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 10 crimes
  2. 2 Bishopstone Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Whitechurch Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.591 · PM2.5 6.608 · PM10 10.52 µg/m³
74
Green Space 24
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital3.5 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital13.5 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital17.2 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryHaddenham Medical Centre1.5 mi
GP capacity1,611 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
38
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
57.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
57.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired29.2%Student3.7%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.9%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary16.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.9%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership82.2%
Among the least-deprived 15% 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 D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Haddenham and Thame Parkway 2.4 mi
Aylesbury Vale Parkway 3.2 mi
Aylesbury 3.8 mi
J7 M40 8.2 mi
J6 M40 8.5 mi
J8 M40 8.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Dinton (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

Cuddington (Buckinghamshire) 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Stone (Buckinghamshire) 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) 62 1.9 mi away ⇄
Bishopstone (Buckinghamshire) 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Chearsley 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Fleet Marston 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Towersey 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Waddesdon 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Aylesbury 57 3.9 mi away ⇄
Longwick 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Stoke Mandeville 52 4.3 mi away ⇄
Long Crendon 44 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dinton (Buckinghamshire) a nice place to live?

Dinton (Buckinghamshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dinton (Buckinghamshire) is 47/100, 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 Dinton (Buckinghamshire)?

Dinton (Buckinghamshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 111 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Dinton (Buckinghamshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Dinton (Buckinghamshire)

HP17 53 ⇄

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