Town Pop. 1,567

Living in Highfields Caldecote: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Highfields Caldecote comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 19 places in the CB23 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Highfields Caldecote sits 45 points above the CB23 district figure of 50/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (86) and economic health (83). Below 30/100: transport (19), healthcare (24) and schools (26). For the surrounding area, see CB23 postcode district.

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Highfields Caldecote scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
97.6 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 64 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 120% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 West Street 23 crimes
  2. 2 Highfields Court 14 crimes
  3. 3 Church Lane 11 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 49
Parks Ample 79
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
26
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Good
  • Caldecote Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Vine Inter-Church 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
24
A&E departmentsUrgent Care Cambridge6.4 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus6.9 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing18.8 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryMonkfield Medical Practice1.5 mi
GP capacity1,285 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 48 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate63.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.1%Unemployed2.4%Retired22.8%Student4.8%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.5%Skilled & technical29.1%Routine & elementary15.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)51.6%Apprenticeship3.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership76.1%
Among the least-deprived 14% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
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 C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Cambridge 7.2 mi
Shepreth 7.3 mi
Foxton 7.4 mi
J31 M11 4.3 mi
J14 M11 4.5 mi
J13 M11 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
41
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Highfields Caldecote 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

Hardwick (South Cambridgeshire) 42 1.4 mi away ⇄
Cambourne 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Toft 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bourn 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Kingston (South Cambridgeshire) 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Comberton 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Caxton 50 2.8 mi away ⇄
Dry Drayton 35 2.9 mi away ⇄
Elsworth 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bar Hill 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Great Eversden 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Coton 42 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Highfields Caldecote a nice place to live?

Highfields Caldecote is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Highfields Caldecote is 52/100, 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 Highfields Caldecote?

Highfields Caldecote is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 153 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Highfields Caldecote?

Among the top-rated schools in Highfields Caldecote are Caldecote Primary School and The Vine Inter-Church Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Highfields Caldecote in total.

Highfields Caldecote in context

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Postcode districts in Highfields Caldecote

CB23 49 ⇄

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