Town Pop. 1,114

Living in Great Offley: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Offley scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 19/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the SG5 postcode district.

It scores 18 points below the SG5 postcode district as a whole, which averages 54/100. Its economic health score runs 11 points above the SG5 district's 67/100. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: SG5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
97.8 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 43 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gosling Avenue 12 crimes
  2. 2 John Hall Court 8 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 8 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 7.52 · PM2.5 7.008 · PM10 11.969 µg/m³
71
Green Space 48
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Offley Endowed Primary School and NurseryPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsLister Hospital5.1 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital6 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital11.6 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryLarkside Practice2.9 mi
GP capacity2,118 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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)69.8%
available across North Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
37.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
37.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate62.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired23.8%Student4.2%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.9%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary15.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.1%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership69.2%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax North Hertfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,633
B £1,905
C £2,177
D £2,449
E £2,993
F £3,537
G £4,082
H £4,898
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 Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Hitchin 3.6 mi
Central Terminal 3.8 mi
Luton 4.6 mi
J8 A1(M) 5.1 mi
J8 A1(M) 5.2 mi
J9 A1(M) 6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Great Offley 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

Preston (North Hertfordshire) 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Gosmore 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Pirton 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Breachwood Green 34 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hitchin 69 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ickleford 61 3.8 mi away ⇄
St Ippolyts 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Apsley End 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
Holwell (North Hertfordshire) 45 4.1 mi away ⇄
Little Wymondley 51 4.5 mi away ⇄
Barton-le-Clay 50 4.5 mi away ⇄
Whitwell (North Hertfordshire) 41 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Offley a nice place to live?

Great Offley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Great Offley is 36/100, 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 Offley?

Great Offley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 109 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Offley?

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

Great Offley in context

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Postcode districts in Great Offley

SG5 54 ⇄

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