Town Pop. 608

Living in Heathfield (South Cambridgeshire): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Heathfield (South Cambridgeshire) comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where Heathfield (South Cambridgeshire) most outperforms the national norm: 42/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Heathfield (South Cambridgeshire) places 11th of 13 in the CB22 postcode district.

It scores 13 points below the CB22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 56/100. On lifestyle specifically, Heathfield (South Cambridgeshire) sits 9 points below the CB22 district figure of 51/100. Safety (93) and economic health (82) sit at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: CB22 postcode district.

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Heathfield (South Cambridgeshire) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
161.2 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 30 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 511% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 192% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 277% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Highfield Close 9 crimes
  2. 2 Gravel Pit Hill 7 crimes
  3. 3 Grange Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 13.5 µg/m³
71
Green Space 28
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Duxford Church of England Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus5.2 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge8.2 mi
Lister Hospital18.1 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryGranta Medical Practices2.3 mi
GP capacity1,527 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
65
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate66.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed66.4%Unemployed1.2%Retired20.4%Student3.4%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.4%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.4%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership71.3%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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
Whittlesford Parkway 1.7 mi
Great Chesterford 3.5 mi
Foxton 3.6 mi
J10 M11 0.5 mi
J10 M11 0.7 mi
J9A M11 2.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Heathfield (South Cambridgeshire) 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

Duxford 47 1.3 mi away ⇄
Thriplow 46 1.5 mi away ⇄
Whittlesford 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Fowlmere 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hinxton 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ickleton 47 2.5 mi away ⇄
Newton (South Cambridgeshire) 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sawston 56 2.7 mi away ⇄
Foxton (South Cambridgeshire) 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Little Shelford 51 3.4 mi away ⇄
Great Chesterford 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Harston 53 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Heathfield (South Cambridgeshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Heathfield (South Cambridgeshire) is 43/100, 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 Heathfield (South Cambridgeshire)?

Heathfield (South Cambridgeshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 98 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

Among the top-rated schools in Heathfield (South Cambridgeshire) is Duxford Church of England Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Heathfield (South Cambridgeshire) in total.

Heathfield (South Cambridgeshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Heathfield (South Cambridgeshire)

CB22 56 ⇄

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