Town Pop. 2,586

Living in Hanslope: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hanslope comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Hanslope most outperforms the national norm: 76/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

Of the 6 places sharing the MK19 postcode district, Hanslope scores lowest. On broadband specifically, Hanslope sits 9 points above the MK19 district figure of 67/100. That sits 8 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: MK19 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
65 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 80 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Public order 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
other 30 crimes
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  1. 1 Harvington Crescent 16 crimes
  2. 2 Burrow Ash Close 13 crimes
  3. 3 Pierrepoint Way 12 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.469 · PM2.5 6.803 · PM10 12.241 µg/m³
72
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Hanslope 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
3
A&E departmentsMilton Keynes University Hospital6.9 mi
Northampton General Hospital8.2 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing14.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust4.7 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryOakridge Park Medical Centre3.9 mi
GP capacity2,435 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
76
Full fibre (FTTP)96.2%
available across Milton Keynes
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 79 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate60.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed60.8%Unemployed2.3%Retired26.2%Student3.2%Other inactive7.5%
Professional & managerial47.3%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary19.3%
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.1%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership74.6%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Milton Keynes · 2026-27
A £1,581
B £1,845
C £2,108
D £2,372
E £2,899
F £3,426
G £3,953
H £4,744
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Wolverton 3.6 mi
Milton Keynes Central 6.1 mi
Northampton 9 mi
J15 M1 5.3 mi
J15 M1 5.9 mi
J14 M1 6.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £350,000 24
Detached £475,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£318k £399k £482k £562k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hanslope a nice place to live?

Hanslope has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hanslope is 42/100, 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 Hanslope?

Hanslope is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 168 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hanslope?

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

What are house prices like in Hanslope?

The current median house price in Hanslope is £350,000, around 23% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £475,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 15%. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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