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Living in Granborough: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Granborough comes out at 33/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 85/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 7/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the MK18 postcode district, Granborough ranks 10th. The MK18 district averages 42/100, putting Granborough 9 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Granborough sits 12 points above the MK18 district figure of 73/100. For the surrounding area, see MK18 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
110.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 21 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 173% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
other 6 crimes
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  1. 1 Mursley Road 14 crimes
  2. 2 Bates Close 6 crimes
  3. 3 Breakfast Field 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.443 · PM2.5 6.64 · PM10 11.576 µg/m³
74
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital8.9 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital9.5 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital17.2 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust5.7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWaddesdon Surgery5.4 mi
GP capacity1,631 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
7
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
28.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
28.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
28.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate60.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed60.5%Unemployed1.4%Retired28.2%Student3.5%Other inactive6.4%
Professional & managerial47.8%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary16.4%
No qualifications13.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.9%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership68.2%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Aylesbury Vale Parkway 6.2 mi
Aylesbury 8 mi
Bletchley 8.2 mi
J14 M1 12.4 mi
J14 M1 12.5 mi
J14 M1 12.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
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 Granborough 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Granborough a nice place to live?

Granborough has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Granborough is 33/100, 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 Granborough?

Granborough is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 42 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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