Town Pop. 5,618

Living in Haddenham (Buckinghamshire): Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) comes out at 62/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 61/100 against a national town median of 21/100. That is the highest score of the 10 places in the HP17 postcode district.

The HP17 district averages 53/100, putting Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) 9 points above its own postcode area. That is 12 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) and broadband (88) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see HP17 postcode district.

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Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 122 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Shoplifting 27 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Other theft 26 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Public order 25 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
other 43 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 28 crimes
  2. 2 Banks Road 26 crimes
  3. 3 Butte Furlong 16 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
72
Green Space 77
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
40
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
3Good
  • Haddenham Community Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Haddenham Community Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Haddenham St Mary's Church of England SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital5.2 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital11.7 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital18.8 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,484 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 160 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate60%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60%Unemployed1.9%Retired28.8%Student2.6%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.6%Skilled & technical30.8%Routine & elementary15.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)13.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.3%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership76.5%
Among the least-deprived 15% 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 C
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
29
Haddenham and Thame Parkway 0.6 mi
Monks Risborough 4.9 mi
Aylesbury Vale Parkway 5.1 mi
J7 M40 6.3 mi
J8 M40 6.8 mi
J6 M40 6.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
61
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 15
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £500,000 53
Detached £572,500 24
Semi-detached £437,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£366k £475k £587k £697k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Cuddington (Buckinghamshire) 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Chearsley 40 1.8 mi away ⇄
Dinton (Buckinghamshire) 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Towersey 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Thame 55 2.7 mi away ⇄
Long Crendon 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Stone (Buckinghamshire) 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Longwick 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bishopstone (Buckinghamshire) 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Sydenham 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Shabbington 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
Chinnor 46 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) a nice place to live?

Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) is 62/100, 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 Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)?

Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 257 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) are Haddenham Community Infant School, Haddenham Community Junior School and Haddenham St Mary's Church of England School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)?

The current median house price in Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) is £500,000, around 75% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £572,500, semi-detached £437,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 53 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Haddenham (Buckinghamshire)

HP17 53 ⇄

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