Town Pop. 1,798

Living in Harston: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Harston is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Harston most outperforms the national norm: 88/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Among the 13 scored places sharing the CB22 postcode district, Harston ranks 4th.

Its economic health score runs 9 points above the CB22 district's 79/100. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. On the national picture that lands Harston in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see CB22 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Harston scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
64 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 45 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 8 crimes
  2. 2 Riddy Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 The Limes 8 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
73
Green Space 64
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
31
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Good
  • Harston and Newton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hauxton 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
27
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus2.7 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge5.3 mi
Lister Hospital19.1 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,009 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
60
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate64%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64%Unemployed1.9%Retired24.1%Student3.9%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial60.9%Skilled & technical26.4%Routine & elementary12.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)9.3%Level 3 (A levels)12.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)56.7%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership75.8%
Among the least-deprived 12% 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
34
Foxton 1.9 mi
Shelford 2.4 mi
Shepreth 2.9 mi
J11 M11 1.5 mi
J11 M11 1.7 mi
J12 M11 3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 9

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Harston 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.

Nearby places

Hauxton 51 0.9 mi away ⇄
Newton (South Cambridgeshire) 45 1.3 mi away ⇄
Little Shelford 51 1.6 mi away ⇄
Foxton (South Cambridgeshire) 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Barrington (South Cambridgeshire) 38 2.2 mi away ⇄
Haslingfield 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Great Shelford and Stapleford 61 2.4 mi away ⇄
Harlton 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Grantchester 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Shepreth 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Thriplow 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Barton (South Cambridgeshire) 45 3.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Harston a nice place to live?

Harston is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Harston is 53/100, 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 Harston?

Harston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 115 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Harston?

Among the top-rated schools in Harston are Harston and Newton Primary School and Hauxton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Harston in total.

Harston in context

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Postcode districts in Harston

CB22 56 ⇄

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