Town Pop. 865

Living in Great Abington: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Abington scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 17/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the CB21 postcode district.

Against the wider CB21 district average of 47/100, that is 10 points below. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Economic health (81) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CB21 postcode district.

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Great Abington scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
54
254.3 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 63 crimes
↑ 119% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 45 crimes
↑ 242% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↑ 307% above national average
Vehicle crime 22 crimes
↑ 429% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 429% above national average
other 50 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Glebe Crescent 33 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 23 crimes
  3. 3 Larkfield 20 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 60
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Great Abington Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
19
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus5.1 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge7.7 mi
Lister Hospital22.4 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryGranta Medical Practices2.5 mi
GP capacity1,527 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
17
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate61.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.9%Unemployed1.7%Retired24.8%Student3.2%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.7%Skilled & technical30.1%Routine & elementary16.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.2%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership66.2%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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
22
Whittlesford Parkway 2.8 mi
Great Chesterford 4 mi
Shelford 4.5 mi
J9A M11 2.7 mi
J9A M11 3.3 mi
J10 M11 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Great Abington 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

Little Abington 42 0.6 mi away ⇄
Babraham 35 1.7 mi away ⇄
Linton (South Cambridgeshire) 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Sawston 56 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hinxton 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hadstock 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Whittlesford 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Duxford 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ickleton 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Great Chesterford 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Balsham 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Heathfield (South Cambridgeshire) 43 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Abington a nice place to live?

Great Abington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Great Abington is 37/100, 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 Great Abington?

Great Abington has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 54/100. There were 220 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Abington?

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

Great Abington in context

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Postcode districts in Great Abington

CB21 47 ⇄

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