Town Pop. 294

Living in Edgcott: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Edgcott scores 33/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Edgcott most outperforms the national norm: 94/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Of the 15 places sharing the HP18 postcode district, Edgcott scores lowest. Edgcott is a place of extremes: 94/100 for economic health against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. It scores 6 points below the HP18 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. For the surrounding area, see HP18 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
445.6 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 60 crimes
↑ 513% above national average
Other crime 20 crimes
↑ 3300% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 550% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 613% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Prison 29 crimes
  2. 2 Lower Green 14 crimes
  3. 3 George Court 12 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.38 · PM2.5 6.45 · PM10 10.508 µg/m³
75
Green Space 6
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Grendon Underwood 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
3
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital10.7 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital12.2 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital14.5 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWaddesdon Surgery5.2 mi
GP capacity1,618 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate60.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.8%Unemployed2.6%Retired16.3%Student4.5%Other inactive15.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.8%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary21.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.1%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership82.3%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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
Bicester Village 6 mi
Bicester North 6.1 mi
Aylesbury Vale Parkway 7.7 mi
J9 M40 8.2 mi
J9 M40 8.3 mi
J10 M40 9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Edgcott 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

Grendon Underwood 40 0.9 mi away ⇄
Calvert 42 1.3 mi away ⇄
Marsh Gibbon 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Steeple Claydon 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Shipton Lee 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Twyford (Buckinghamshire) 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ludgershall (Buckinghamshire) 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Westcott (Buckinghamshire) 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Piddington (Cherwell) 30 4.0 mi away ⇄
Quainton 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Blackthorn 51 4.1 mi away ⇄
Launton 51 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Edgcott a nice place to live?

Edgcott has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Edgcott is 33/100, 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 Edgcott?

Edgcott is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 131 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Edgcott?

Among the top-rated schools in Edgcott is Grendon Underwood School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Edgcott in total.

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Postcode districts in Edgcott

HP18 39 ⇄

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