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Living in Hemingford Grey: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hemingford Grey is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Among the 3 scored places sharing the PE27 postcode district, Hemingford Grey ranks 2nd. The PE27 district averages 56/100, putting Hemingford Grey 8 points below its own postcode area.

Its lifestyle score runs 18 points below the PE27 district's 51/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (14), transport (23) and schools (27) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see PE27 postcode district.

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Hemingford Grey scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
82.4 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 87 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 50 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 27 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Other theft 27 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 26 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
other 47 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dunnock Way 15 crimes
  2. 2 Crest Drive 13 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 13 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 43
Parks Ample 15
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
27
2 schools in area · 11 within 4km
2Good
  • Hemingford Grey Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Ivo AcademySecondary · 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
14
A&E departmentsUrgent Care Cambridge11.1 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus13.2 mi
Peterborough City Hospital19.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.7%
Nearest GP surgeryGrove Medical Practice1 mi
GP capacity1,687 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
70
Full fibre (FTTP)78.2%
available across Huntingdonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 81 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.3%Unemployed1.2%Retired30.3%Student2.7%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.6%Skilled & technical31.3%Routine & elementary17%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.8%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership76.3%
Among the least-deprived 18% 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
23
Huntingdon 4.2 mi
St Neots 8.7 mi
Cambridge North 12.6 mi
J14 A1(M) 8.1 mi
J31 M11 8.7 mi
J14 M11 9.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £364,500 22
Semi-detached £353,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£301k £426k £554k £678k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Hemingford Abbots 43 1.3 mi away ⇄
St Ives (Huntingdonshire) 56 1.4 mi away ⇄
Houghton (Huntingdonshire) 51 1.5 mi away ⇄
Fenstanton 44 1.8 mi away ⇄
Fen Drayton 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hilton (Huntingdonshire) 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wyton 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
Needingworth 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Godmanchester 63 3.0 mi away ⇄
Huntingdon 57 4.0 mi away ⇄
Swavesey 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Elsworth 40 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hemingford Grey a nice place to live?

Hemingford Grey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hemingford Grey is 48/100, 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 Grey?

Hemingford Grey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 264 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hemingford Grey?

Among the top-rated schools in Hemingford Grey are Hemingford Grey Primary School and St Ivo Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Hemingford Grey in total.

What are house prices like in Hemingford Grey?

The current median house price in Hemingford Grey is £364,500, around 28% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £353,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 22 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hemingford Grey in context

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Postcode districts in Hemingford Grey

PE27 56 ⇄
PE28 40 ⇄

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