Town Pop. 1,226

Living in Hauxton: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hauxton scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Hauxton most outperforms the national norm: 43/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Hauxton places 5th of 13 in the CB22 postcode district.

Against the wider CB22 district average of 56/100, that is 5 points below. Its lifestyle score runs 8 points below the CB22 district's 51/100. Safety (93) and economic health (83) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CB22 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Hauxton scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
53 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 30 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Riddy Close 8 crimes
  2. 2 A10 6 crimes
  3. 3 Desmonds Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 5.959 · PM2.5 6.994 · PM10 12.522 µg/m³
72
Green Space 67
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • 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
16
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus2.1 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge4.8 mi
Lister Hospital20.3 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs.Allen & Gee1.3 mi
GP capacity1,703 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
46
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate64.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.9%Unemployed1.6%Retired23.4%Student3.4%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial60.2%Skilled & technical26.4%Routine & elementary13.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)9.2%Level 3 (A levels)11.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)56%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership72.2%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
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 B
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
35
Shelford 1.7 mi
Foxton 2.7 mi
Cambridge 3.5 mi
J11 M11 0.6 mi
J11 M11 1 mi
J12 M11 2.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hauxton 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

Harston 53 0.9 mi away ⇄
Little Shelford 51 1.0 mi away ⇄
Great Shelford and Stapleford 61 1.7 mi away ⇄
Newton (South Cambridgeshire) 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Grantchester 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Haslingfield 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
Barton (South Cambridgeshire) 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Foxton (South Cambridgeshire) 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Barrington (South Cambridgeshire) 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Harlton 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sawston 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Thriplow 46 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hauxton a nice place to live?

Hauxton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hauxton is 51/100, 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 Hauxton?

Hauxton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 65 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hauxton?

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

Hauxton in context

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Postcode districts in Hauxton

CB22 56 ⇄

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