Town Pop. 492

Living in Grantchester: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Grantchester comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Grantchester most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Of the 3 places sharing the CB3 postcode district, Grantchester scores lowest.

Against the wider CB3 district average of 69/100, that is 18 points below. On broadband specifically, Grantchester sits 14 points above the CB3 district figure of 85/100. Safety (83) and economic health (80) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see CB3 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Grantchester scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
105.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 10 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 196% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 8 crimes
  2. 2 Cambridge Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 6 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.7 µg/m³
71
Green Space 71
Parks Ample 29
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 16 within 4km
1Good
  • Trumpington Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
19
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus1.7 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge2.9 mi
Lister Hospital21.8 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryNewnham Walk Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity1,484 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed2%Retired33.6%Student4%Other inactive6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.8%Skilled & technical29.6%Routine & elementary14.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)9.2%Level 3 (A levels)10.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)56.1%Apprenticeship3.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership62.2%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
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 Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
28
Cambridge 2.1 mi
Shelford 2.9 mi
Cambridge North 4.2 mi
J12 M11 0.7 mi
J11 M11 1.2 mi
J12 M11 1.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Grantchester 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

Barton (South Cambridgeshire) 45 1.5 mi away ⇄
Hauxton 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Coton 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Haslingfield 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Cambridge (Cambridge) 66 2.5 mi away ⇄
Harston 53 2.7 mi away ⇄
Great Shelford and Stapleford 61 2.8 mi away ⇄
Little Shelford 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Comberton 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Harlton 35 3.4 mi away ⇄
Girton 60 3.7 mi away ⇄
Newton (South Cambridgeshire) 45 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Grantchester a nice place to live?

Grantchester is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Grantchester is 51/100, 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 Grantchester?

Grantchester is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 52 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Grantchester?

Among the top-rated schools in Grantchester is Trumpington Meadows Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Grantchester in total.

Grantchester in context

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Postcode districts in Grantchester

CB3 69 ⇄

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