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Living in Eltisley: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Eltisley comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Eltisley places 8th of 12 in the PE19 postcode district. It scores 10 points below the PE19 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100.

Its economic health score runs 8 points above the PE19 district's 69/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (87). For the surrounding area, see PE19 postcode district.

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Eltisley scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
166.3 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 31 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 157% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 337% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 219% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ermine Street 29 crimes
  2. 2 Brockholt Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Gransden Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 18
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • The Newton Community 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
7
A&E departmentsUrgent Care Cambridge11.5 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus12 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing15.2 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryPapworth Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity1,517 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
84.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate69.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed69.6%Unemployed2.3%Retired16.3%Student5.4%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54%Skilled & technical29.7%Routine & elementary16.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications7.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)51.2%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership68.6%
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
10
St Neots 4.6 mi
Huntingdon 7.9 mi
Sandy 8.9 mi
J31 M11 8.7 mi
J14 M11 9.1 mi
J12 M11 9.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Eltisley 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

Yelling 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Caxton 50 2.1 mi away ⇄
Great Gransden 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Papworth Everard 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Little Gransden 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cambourne 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Graveley 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Abbotsley 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Waresley (Huntingdonshire) 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bourn 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Elsworth 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hilton (Huntingdonshire) 42 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Eltisley a nice place to live?

Eltisley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Eltisley is 39/100, 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 Eltisley?

Eltisley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 76 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Eltisley?

Among the top-rated schools in Eltisley is The Newton Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Eltisley in total.

Eltisley in context

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Postcode districts in Eltisley

PE19 49 ⇄

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