Elsworth scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Schools falls furthest short: 7/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.
Elsworth places 16th of 19 in the CB23 postcode district. The CB23 district averages 49/100, putting Elsworth 9 points below its own postcode area. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see CB23 postcode district.
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Elsworth scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story
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122.4crimes 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 offences18 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour16 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Vehicle crime7 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
Public order6 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Other theft5 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
other12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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1The Orchard10 crimes
2High Street9 crimes
3Vermuyden Way7 crimes
Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only
Environment
55
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Air QualityNO₂ 5.22 · PM2.5 6.804 · PM10 11.899 µg/m³
73
Green Space12
ParksNone
Sports PitchesNone
AllotmentsNone
Golf CoursesNone
Tennis CourtsSome1
Bowling GreensNone
PlaygroundsNone
Services
Schools
7
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1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
Elsworth CofE VA Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.
Healthcare
3
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A&E departmentsUrgent Care Cambridge8.9 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus10.3 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing18.9 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryPapworth Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,417 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
72
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Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level
Economy & Bills
Economic Health
84
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Employment rate62.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3%
of residents aged 16+
Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Elsworth 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.
Elsworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Elsworth is 40/100, 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 Elsworth?
Elsworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are the best schools in Elsworth?
Among the top-rated schools in Elsworth is Elsworth CofE VA Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Elsworth in total.