Town Pop. 2,700

Living in Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) is 41/100, built from 9 categories. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the CB6 postcode district. On safety specifically, Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) sits 13 points above the CB6 district figure of 78/100.

That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: schools (13), healthcare (14), transport (15) and lifestyle (16). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CB6 postcode district.

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Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
75.2 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 82 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 42 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 21 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Skylarks 15 crimes
  2. 2 Northumbria Close 13 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 9 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Robert Arkenstall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsUrgent Care Cambridge8.8 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus11.9 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital16.6 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Requires improvement'
GP capacity2,168 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
61
Full fibre (FTTP)78.3%
available across East Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 62 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate61.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired24.9%Student3.1%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.1%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary22.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.6%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership77.3%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax East Cambridgeshire · 2026-27
A £1,657
B £1,933
C £2,209
D £2,485
E £3,037
F £3,589
G £4,142
H £4,970
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
15
Ely 5.7 mi
Waterbeach 6.9 mi
Soham 8 mi
J31 M11 8.9 mi
J14 M11 9.4 mi
J13 M11 10.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £330,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£281k £348k £417k £484k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Wilburton 36 1.5 mi away ⇄
Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
Witcham 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Stretham 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Mepal 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Witchford 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Chittering 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Little Thetford 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Coveney 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Earith 50 4.6 mi away ⇄
Willingham 48 4.8 mi away ⇄
Cottenham 43 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) a nice place to live?

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) is 41/100, 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 Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)?

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 203 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) is Robert Arkenstall Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)?

The current median house price in Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) is £330,000, around 16% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 10%.

Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire)

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