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Living in Gawcott: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gawcott scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Gawcott most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 14 scored places sharing the MK18 postcode district, Gawcott ranks 2nd.

Its broadband score runs 49 points above the MK18 district's 46/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90) and economic health (80). Healthcare (5), transport (7), schools (13) and lifestyle (20) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the MK18 postcode district.

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Gawcott scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

238.8 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 36 crimes

↑ 204% above national average

Other theft 10 crimes

↑ 353% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes

↑ 231% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes

↑ 48% above national average

Public order 8 crimes

↑ 246% above national average

other 15 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Langland Close 14 crimes
2 Mere Lane 12 crimes
3 Tingewick Road 12 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 5.268 · PM2.5 6.612 · PM10 11.727 µg/m³

Green Space 13

Parks None

Sports Pitches Adequate 3

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds None

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 7 within 4km

1Good

Roundwood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
Good

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsMilton Keynes University Hospital11.8 mi

The Horton General Hospital14.5 mi

Stoke Mandeville Hospital15.2 mi

Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust6.1 mi

Routine referral (median)4 wks

Treated within 18 weeks92.8%

Nearest GP surgeryThe Swan Practice1.8 mi

GP capacity1,613 patients per GP

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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

Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%

available across Buckinghamshire

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

98.7%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

98.7%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.5%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate63.5%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed63.5%Unemployed1.4%Retired23.8%Student4%Other inactive7.3%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial50.3%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary16.1%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.2%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%

Home ownership76.1%

Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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 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

Bicester North 8 mi

Bicester Village 8.5 mi

Wolverton 10.6 mi

J10 M40 8.6 mi

J10 M40 8.7 mi

J9 M40 11 mi

Lifestyle

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 Gawcott 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Gawcott a nice place to live?

Gawcott has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gawcott 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 Gawcott?

Gawcott is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 85 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gawcott?

Among the top-rated schools in Gawcott is Roundwood Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Gawcott in total.

Gawcott in context

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Postcode districts in Gawcott

MK18 42 ⇄

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