Town Pop. 583

Living in Guilden Morden: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Guilden Morden scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100. That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 19 places in the SG8 postcode district.

The SG8 district averages 47/100, putting Guilden Morden 7 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Guilden Morden sits 27 points above the SG8 district figure of 47/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SG8 postcode district.

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Guilden Morden scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
212.7 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 32 crimes
↑ 261% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 32 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 379% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 232% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 243% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ashwell Road 19 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 10 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 9 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.148 · PM2.5 6.71 · PM10 11.993 µg/m³
73
Green Space 8
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
18
2 schools in area
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Guilden Morden CofE Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLister Hospital10.4 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus13 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing14.5 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryAshwell Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity1,869 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
74
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed1.5%Retired28.6%Student3.7%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.4%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary15.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.1%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership76.5%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
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 Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Ashwell & Morden 3.5 mi
Royston 5 mi
Biggleswade 5.3 mi
J10 A1(M) 5.2 mi
J10 A1(M) 5.6 mi
J9 A1(M) 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Guilden Morden 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

Steeple Morden 41 1.0 mi away ⇄
Litlington 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Dunton 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wrestlingworth 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ashwell 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bassingbourn 33 3.6 mi away ⇄
Kneesworth 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Potton 48 4.9 mi away ⇄
Biggleswade 53 4.9 mi away ⇄
Royston (North Hertfordshire) 57 5.1 mi away ⇄
Therfield 34 5.4 mi away ⇄
Gamlingay 43 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Guilden Morden a nice place to live?

Guilden Morden has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Guilden Morden 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 Guilden Morden?

Guilden Morden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 124 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Guilden Morden?

Among the top-rated schools in Guilden Morden is Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Guilden Morden in total.

Guilden Morden in context

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Postcode districts in Guilden Morden

SG8 47 ⇄

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