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Living in Great Paxton: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Paxton scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Great Paxton most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 12 scored places sharing the PE19 postcode district, Great Paxton ranks 3rd.

On broadband specifically, Great Paxton sits 51 points above the PE19 district figure of 48/100. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (16) and transport (26). For the surrounding area, see PE19 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Great Paxton scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
189.2 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 23 crimes
↑ 167% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 180% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 463% above national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 285% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Andrews Close 8 crimes
  2. 2 Graveley Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Blenheim Grove 3 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.082 · PM2.5 6.929 · PM10 12.268 µg/m³
72
Green Space 24
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
35
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Great Paxton CofE 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
16
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing13.3 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge15.5 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus16.4 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryAlmond Road Surgery - Dr's Wrigley and Chomicka2.3 mi
GP capacity1,694 patients per GP
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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)78.2%
available across Huntingdonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate61.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.9%Unemployed2.1%Retired26.1%Student3%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.6%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.7%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership77.5%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
Council tax Huntingdonshire · 2026-27
A £1,704
B £1,988
C £2,272
D £2,556
E £3,124
F £3,692
G £4,260
H £5,112
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
26
St Neots 2.1 mi
Huntingdon 5 mi
Sandy 9.6 mi
J14 A1(M) 8.5 mi
J15 A1(M) 11.7 mi
J31 M11 12.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Great Paxton 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 Paxton 53 1.7 mi away ⇄
Offord D'Arcy and Offord Cluny 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
Graveley 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Buckden 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hail Weston 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
St Neots 55 3.1 mi away ⇄
Yelling 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
East Perry 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
West Perry 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Brampton (Huntingdonshire) 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Eltisley 39 4.6 mi away ⇄
Godmanchester 63 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Paxton a nice place to live?

Great Paxton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Great Paxton is 52/100, 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 Great Paxton?

Great Paxton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 49 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Paxton?

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

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Postcode districts in Great Paxton

PE19 49 ⇄

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