Town Pop. 2,774

Living in Hardwick (South Cambridgeshire): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hardwick (South Cambridgeshire) is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Hardwick (South Cambridgeshire) most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 21/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 12th highest-scoring of the 19 places in the CB23 postcode district. Against the wider CB23 district average of 49/100, that is 7 points below. Its economic health score runs 8 points above the CB23 district's 77/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CB23 postcode district.

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Hardwick (South Cambridgeshire) scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
104.5 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 113 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 49 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Vehicle crime 23 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
other 65 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Apple Tree Close 23 crimes
  2. 2 West Street 23 crimes
  3. 3 Meridian Close 15 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.8 µg/m³
72
Green Space 31
Parks Ample 42
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
19
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Good
  • Caldecote Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
16
A&E departmentsUrgent Care Cambridge5.2 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus5.9 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing20.2 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryComberton Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity1,754 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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 55 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate63.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired22%Student4.4%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.1%Skilled & technical29%Routine & elementary16.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.6%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership76.8%
Among the least-deprived 12% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
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 C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Cambridge 5.9 mi
Cambridge North 6.7 mi
Foxton 7 mi
J31 M11 3 mi
J14 M11 3.2 mi
J13 M11 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
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 £421,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£370k £478k £589k £697k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Highfields Caldecote 52 1.4 mi away ⇄
Dry Drayton 35 2.0 mi away ⇄
Comberton 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Toft 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Coton 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bar Hill 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Kingston (South Cambridgeshire) 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cambourne 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Barton (South Cambridgeshire) 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bourn 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Great Eversden 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Girton 60 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hardwick (South Cambridgeshire) a nice place to live?

Hardwick (South Cambridgeshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hardwick (South Cambridgeshire) 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 Hardwick (South Cambridgeshire)?

Hardwick (South Cambridgeshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 290 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hardwick (South Cambridgeshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Hardwick (South Cambridgeshire) are Caldecote Primary School and Hardwick and Cambourne Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Hardwick (South Cambridgeshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Hardwick (South Cambridgeshire)?

The current median house price in Hardwick (South Cambridgeshire) is £421,500, around 48% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%.

Hardwick (South Cambridgeshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Hardwick (South Cambridgeshire)

CB23 49 ⇄

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