Town Pop. 1,709

Living in Duxford: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Duxford is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle is where Duxford most outperforms the national norm: 46/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the CB22 postcode district.

The CB22 district averages 56/100, putting Duxford 9 points below its own postcode area. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (8), schools (19) and transport (27). Wider context for the surrounding area: CB22 postcode district.

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Duxford scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
63.8 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 39 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 16 crimes
  2. 2 Highfield Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Grange Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
71
Green Space 55
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Duxford Church of England Community Primary 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
8
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus5.3 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge8.4 mi
Lister Hospital19.3 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryGranta Medical Practices1.7 mi
GP capacity1,527 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
62
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate62.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.8%Unemployed1.3%Retired24.3%Student3.5%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.4%Skilled & technical28.5%Routine & elementary18.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)14%Level 4+ (degree & above)46%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership68.4%
Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
Council tax South Cambridgeshire · 2026-27
A £1,691
B £1,972
C £2,254
D £2,536
E £3,100
F £3,663
G £4,227
H £5,072
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 Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Whittlesford Parkway 0.9 mi
Great Chesterford 2.6 mi
Shelford 4.1 mi
J10 M11 0.9 mi
J10 M11 1.3 mi
J9A M11 1.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £627,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£351k £404k £459k £513k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hinxton 45 1.2 mi away ⇄
Whittlesford 44 1.3 mi away ⇄
Heathfield (South Cambridgeshire) 43 1.3 mi away ⇄
Ickleton 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Sawston 56 2.3 mi away ⇄
Great Chesterford 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Thriplow 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Great Abington 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Newton (South Cambridgeshire) 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Babraham 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Fowlmere 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Little Abington 42 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Duxford a nice place to live?

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

Duxford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 109 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Duxford?

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

What are house prices like in Duxford?

The current median house price in Duxford is £627,500, around 120% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 41%.

Duxford in context

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Postcode districts in Duxford

CB22 56 ⇄

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