Town Pop. 7,553

Living in Gerrards Cross: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Gerrards Cross is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Schools falls furthest short: 7/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the SL9 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 32 points above the SL9 district's 59/100. Economic health (86) and safety (84) sit at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SL9 postcode district.

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Gerrards Cross scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
74.3 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 184 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Vehicle crime 69 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Other theft 53 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Public order 50 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 50 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 155 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 47 crimes
  2. 2 Packhorse Road 24 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 22 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 11.5 · PM2.5 7.6 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
66
Green Space 55
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
7
3 schools in area · 10 within 4km
3Ungraded
  • Fulmer Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • The Gerrards Cross CofE 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
30
A&E departmentsWexham Park Hospital2.5 mi
Hillingdon Hospital4.7 mi
Watford General Hospital7.3 mi
Hospital waitsFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Hall Practice2 mi
GP capacity1,637 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 255 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed2.6%Retired23.9%Student5.6%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial60.2%Skilled & technical29.8%Routine & elementary10%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.6%Level 3 (A levels)13.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)54.1%Apprenticeship3.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership76.7%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
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
27
Gerrards Cross 0.6 mi
Denham Golf Club 1.7 mi
Denham 2.6 mi
J1A M40 1.2 mi
J16 M25 1.4 mi
J16 M25 1.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 17
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 66
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £1,125,000 37
Detached £1,570,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Flat
£539k £1.0m £1.5m £2.0m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Tatling End 49 1.2 mi away ⇄
Higher Denham 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Fulmer 38 1.7 mi away ⇄
Baker's Wood 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Chalfont St Peter 60 1.8 mi away ⇄
West Hyde 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Denham 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Stoke Poges 54 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wexham Street 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Farnham Common and Farnham Royal 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Seer Green 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Iver Heath 45 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gerrards Cross a nice place to live?

Gerrards Cross is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Gerrards Cross is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Gerrards Cross?

Gerrards Cross is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 561 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Gerrards Cross?

The current median house price in Gerrards Cross is £1,125,000, around 295% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £1,570,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 19%. There were 37 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Gerrards Cross in context

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Postcode districts in Gerrards Cross

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