Town Pop. 457

Living in Hemingford Abbots: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hemingford Abbots comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 94/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 70/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 15th highest-scoring of the 30 places in the PE28 postcode district. Its economic health score runs 22 points above the PE28 district's 72/100. Healthcare (11), schools (27) and transport (27) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see PE28 postcode district.

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Hemingford Abbots scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
61.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 274% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 3 crimes
↓ 80% below national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Lane 7 crimes
  2. 2 Weir Road 4 crimes
  3. 3 Rideaway Drive 3 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
72
Green Space 45
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 15 within 4km
1Good
  • Houghton 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
11
A&E departmentsUrgent Care Cambridge12.7 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus14.7 mi
Peterborough City Hospital18.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.7%
Nearest GP surgerySpinney Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,550 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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)78.2%
available across Huntingdonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate52.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.6%Unemployed0.7%Retired37.1%Student2.7%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.5%Skilled & technical30.4%Routine & elementary13.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.6%Level 3 (A levels)13.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.7%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership84.8%
Among the least-deprived 7% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
Council tax Huntingdonshire · 2026-27
A £1,704
B £1,988
C £2,272
D £2,556
E £3,124
F £3,692
G £4,260
H £5,112
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
27
Huntingdon 2.9 mi
St Neots 8.2 mi
Cambridge North 13.8 mi
J14 A1(M) 6.9 mi
J15 A1(M) 9.3 mi
J31 M11 9.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hemingford Abbots 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

Houghton (Huntingdonshire) 51 0.7 mi away ⇄
Hemingford Grey 48 1.3 mi away ⇄
Godmanchester 63 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wyton 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
St Ives (Huntingdonshire) 56 2.2 mi away ⇄
Huntingdon 57 2.7 mi away ⇄
Fenstanton 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hilton (Huntingdonshire) 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Fen Drayton 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Needingworth 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Great Stukeley 33 4.3 mi away ⇄
Brampton (Huntingdonshire) 44 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hemingford Abbots a nice place to live?

Hemingford Abbots has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hemingford Abbots 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 Hemingford Abbots?

Hemingford Abbots has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 10,896 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hemingford Abbots?

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

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Postcode districts in Hemingford Abbots

PE28 40 ⇄

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