Town Pop. 417

Living in Fulmer: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Fulmer comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Fulmer most outperforms the national norm: 42/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That places it last of the 6 scored places in the SL0 postcode district. The SL0 district averages 51/100, putting Fulmer 13 points below its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 8 points below the SL0 district's 50/100. For the surrounding area, see SL0 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Fulmer scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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SL0 0AA SL0 1AD SL0 9AB SL0 SL3

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
40
721.8 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 101 crimes
↑ 627% above national average
Vehicle crime 43 crimes
↑ 2048% above national average
Public order 33 crimes
↑ 1117% above national average
Other theft 32 crimes
↑ 1137% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
↑ 922% above national average
other 63 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 45 crimes
  2. 2 Grangewood 23 crimes
  3. 3 Nursery Lane 20 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 12.849 · PM2.5 7.725 · PM10 13.418 µg/m³
64
Green Space 72
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Fulmer Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
42
A&E departmentsWexham Park Hospital1.6 mi
Hillingdon Hospital3.9 mi
Watford General Hospital8.6 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThreeways1.5 mi
GP capacity2,518 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
42.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
42.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
84.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed2.5%Retired22.1%Student6.1%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49%Skilled & technical36.1%Routine & elementary14.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.4%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership71.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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 D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
Denham Golf Club 2.3 mi
Gerrards Cross 2.3 mi
Denham 2.9 mi
J1A M40 0.5 mi
J16 M25 1 mi
J16 M25 1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
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 Fulmer 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

Wexham Street 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
Tatling End 49 1.5 mi away ⇄
Stoke Poges 54 1.5 mi away ⇄
Iver Heath 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Gerrards Cross 50 1.7 mi away ⇄
Baker's Wood 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Higher Denham 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
George Green 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Denham 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
Farnham Common and Farnham Royal 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
New Denham 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Iver 49 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fulmer a nice place to live?

Fulmer has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Fulmer is 38/100, 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 Fulmer?

Fulmer has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 40/100. There were 301 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Fulmer in context

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Postcode districts in Fulmer

SL0 51 ⇄
SL3 58 ⇄

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