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Living in Harlton: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Harlton is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 21/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Harlton places 18th of 19 in the CB23 postcode district. It scores 14 points below the CB23 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. On economic health specifically, Harlton sits 12 points above the CB23 district figure of 77/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CB23 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
248.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 28 crimes
↑ 226% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 180% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 546% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 674% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 150% above national average
other 6 crimes
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  1. 1 Wheeler'S Close 15 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 13 crimes
  3. 3 Eversden Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.008 · PM2.5 6.786 · PM10 11.972 µg/m³
73
Green Space 35
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus4.6 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge6.2 mi
Lister Hospital18.6 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs.Allen & Gee2.3 mi
GP capacity1,663 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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
46%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
46%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate60.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed60.1%Unemployed1.6%Retired25.9%Student4.9%Other inactive7.5%
Professional & managerial60.1%Skilled & technical29.1%Routine & elementary10.8%
No qualifications9.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.4%Level 3 (A levels)13.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)53.6%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership79.2%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
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 Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Foxton 2.6 mi
Shepreth 2.7 mi
Meldreth 4.3 mi
J12 M11 3 mi
J11 M11 3.1 mi
J11 M11 3.5 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Harlton 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Harlton a nice place to live?

Harlton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Harlton is 35/100, 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 Harlton?

Harlton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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