Town Pop. 328

Living in Heydon: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Heydon scores 33/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Heydon most outperforms the national norm: 82/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Heydon places 17th of 19 in the SG8 postcode district. It scores 14 points below the SG8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see SG8 postcode district.

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Heydon scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
198.2 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 21 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 393% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 120% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 294% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 12 crimes
  2. 2 Victoria Way 11 crimes
  3. 3 High Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.751 · PM2.5 6.602 · PM10 11.721 µg/m³
74
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus9.1 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge12.1 mi
Lister Hospital14.8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryOrchard Surgery4 mi
GP capacity1,646 patients per GP
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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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate64.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.9%Unemployed2%Retired22.6%Student3.5%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.5%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary16.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.7%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership72.8%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
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 Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Meldreth 4.8 mi
Great Chesterford 4.8 mi
Royston 4.9 mi
J10 M11 4.5 mi
J9 M11 4.6 mi
J10 M11 4.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 9

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Heydon 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

Great Chishill 33 0.9 mi away ⇄
Chrishall 39 1.0 mi away ⇄
Elmdon 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Barley 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Langley (Uttlesford) 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Fowlmere 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Thriplow 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Melbourn 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Barkway 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Heathfield (South Cambridgeshire) 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ickleton 47 4.5 mi away ⇄
Royston (North Hertfordshire) 57 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Heydon a nice place to live?

Heydon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Heydon is 33/100, 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 Heydon?

Heydon 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.

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Postcode districts in Heydon

SG8 47 ⇄

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