Town Pop. 2,852

Living in Gamlingay: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gamlingay comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Gamlingay most outperforms the national norm: 97/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Gamlingay places 3rd of 9 in the SG19 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate broadband (97) from healthcare (5), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 53 points above the SG19 district's 44/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SG19 postcode district.

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Gamlingay scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
71.5 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 81 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 40 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 19 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 25 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 14 crimes
  3. 3 Church Lane 13 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Gamlingay Village PrimaryPrimary · 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
5
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing11.6 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus13.7 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge14.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust5.1 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryGreensands Medical Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity1,823 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 63 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed2%Retired29%Student2.3%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.6%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary22.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.6%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership74.1%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
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 Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Sandy 4.3 mi
Biggleswade 5.7 mi
St Neots 5.7 mi
J10 A1(M) 9.6 mi
J10 A1(M) 10.2 mi
J12 M11 11.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £495,000 20
Detached £535,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£285k £401k £521k £638k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Waresley (Huntingdonshire) 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Potton 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Abbotsley 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Little Gransden 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Great Gransden 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wrestlingworth 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Tempsford 23 4.3 mi away ⇄
Sandy 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
Beeston (Central Bedfordshire) 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
Eltisley 39 5.0 mi away ⇄
Dunton 42 5.0 mi away ⇄
Blunham 23 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gamlingay a nice place to live?

Gamlingay has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gamlingay is 43/100, 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 Gamlingay?

Gamlingay is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 204 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gamlingay?

Among the top-rated schools in Gamlingay is Gamlingay Village Primary, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Gamlingay in total.

What are house prices like in Gamlingay?

The current median house price in Gamlingay is £495,000, around 74% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £535,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 39%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Gamlingay

SG19 44 ⇄

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