Town Pop. 1,222

Living in Foxton (South Cambridgeshire): Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Foxton (South Cambridgeshire) comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Among the 13 scored places sharing the CB22 postcode district, Foxton (South Cambridgeshire) ranks 8th. It scores 10 points below the CB22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 56/100.

Also scoring 80 or better: safety (87). Below 30/100: healthcare (14) and lifestyle (25). That puts Foxton (South Cambridgeshire) in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CB22 postcode district.

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Foxton (South Cambridgeshire) scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
53.2 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 28 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Challis Close 23 crimes
  2. 2 Cambridge Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Barrington Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 29
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
31
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Foxton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus4.9 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge7.4 mi
Lister Hospital17.2 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust4 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs.Allen & Gee1.7 mi
GP capacity1,584 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
46
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed1.6%Retired28.7%Student3.8%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.1%Skilled & technical31.1%Routine & elementary15.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.3%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership74.9%
Among the least-deprived 15% 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
35
Foxton 0.3 mi
Shepreth 1.2 mi
Meldreth 2.7 mi
J10 M11 3.4 mi
J11 M11 3.5 mi
J11 M11 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Foxton (South Cambridgeshire) 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

Shepreth 48 1.1 mi away ⇄
Barrington (South Cambridgeshire) 38 1.4 mi away ⇄
Fowlmere 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Newton (South Cambridgeshire) 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Thriplow 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Harston 53 2.0 mi away ⇄
Meldreth 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Melbourn 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hauxton 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Harlton 35 2.9 mi away ⇄
Haslingfield 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Little Shelford 51 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Foxton (South Cambridgeshire) a nice place to live?

Foxton (South Cambridgeshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Foxton (South Cambridgeshire) is 46/100, 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 Foxton (South Cambridgeshire)?

Foxton (South Cambridgeshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 65 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Foxton (South Cambridgeshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Foxton (South Cambridgeshire) is Foxton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Foxton (South Cambridgeshire) in total.

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Postcode districts in Foxton (South Cambridgeshire)

CB22 56 ⇄

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