Town Pop. 597

Living in Grendon Underwood: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Grendon Underwood is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 83/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Transport falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Among the 15 scored places sharing the HP18 postcode district, Grendon Underwood ranks 9th. Its broadband score runs 55 points above the HP18 district's 28/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: HP18 postcode district.

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Grendon Underwood scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
117.3 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 36 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 67% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 George Court 12 crimes
  2. 2 Grendon Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Darley'S Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area
1Good
  • Grendon Underwood SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital9.8 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital11.8 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital15.2 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWaddesdon Surgery4.5 mi
GP capacity1,618 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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate64.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.3%Unemployed1.9%Retired20.5%Student5.8%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.2%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary14.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.8%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership79.4%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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 Southern 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
3
Bicester Village 6.1 mi
Bicester North 6.3 mi
Aylesbury Vale Parkway 7.2 mi
J9 M40 8 mi
J9 M40 8.2 mi
J10 M40 9.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
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 Grendon Underwood 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

Edgcott 33 0.9 mi away ⇄
Calvert 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ludgershall (Buckinghamshire) 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Shipton Lee 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Marsh Gibbon 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Westcott (Buckinghamshire) 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Piddington (Cherwell) 30 3.3 mi away ⇄
Steeple Claydon 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Quainton 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Blackthorn 51 3.9 mi away ⇄
Twyford (Buckinghamshire) 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Dorton 34 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Grendon Underwood a nice place to live?

Grendon Underwood has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Grendon Underwood is 40/100, 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 Grendon Underwood?

Grendon Underwood is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 70 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Grendon Underwood?

Among the top-rated schools in Grendon Underwood is Grendon Underwood School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Grendon Underwood in total.

Grendon Underwood in context

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Postcode districts in Grendon Underwood

HP18 39 ⇄

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