Town Pop. 7,928

Living in Histon and Impington: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Histon and Impington comes out at 59/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Histon and Impington most outperforms the national norm: 57/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 61/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Histon and Impington places 2nd of 11 in the CB24 postcode district. The CB24 district averages 51/100, putting Histon and Impington 8 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 10 points above the CB24 district's 47/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CB24 postcode district.

59
OUT OF 100
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
61
87.8 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 220 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 121 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 64 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 53 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 42 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 196 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 75 crimes
  2. 2 Unwin Square 66 crimes
  3. 3 Ellison Close 27 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 52
Parks Ample 68
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
57
7 schools in area · 26 within 4km
2Outstanding4Good1Ungraded
  • Histon and Impington Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • The Cavendish SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Histon Early Years CentreNursery · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Impington Village CollegeSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Orchard Park Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Laurence Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Histon and Impington Brook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
57
A&E departmentsUrgent Care Cambridge1.6 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus4.4 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital20.2 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,583 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
80
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 142 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate60.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.5%Unemployed2.4%Retired24.9%Student4.1%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.3%Skilled & technical27.8%Routine & elementary18.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.5%Level 3 (A levels)11.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.9%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership66.8%
Among the least-deprived 17% 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
45
Cambridge North 2.7 mi
Waterbeach 3.8 mi
Cambridge 4 mi
J31 M11 2.1 mi
J14 M11 2.1 mi
J13 M11 3.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
55
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 14
Takeaways Some 2
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 £500,000 50
Detached £742,556 16
Semi-detached £500,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Flat
£228k £413k £604k £790k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Girton 60 1.5 mi away ⇄
Oakington 41 1.9 mi away ⇄
Milton (South Cambridgeshire) 51 2.3 mi away ⇄
Landbeach 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Cottenham 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Longstanton and Northstowe 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Rampton (South Cambridgeshire) 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Fen Ditton 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Horningsea 29 3.3 mi away ⇄
Cambridge (Cambridge) 66 3.4 mi away ⇄
Coton 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Waterbeach 46 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Histon and Impington a nice place to live?

Histon and Impington is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Histon and Impington is 59/100, 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 Histon and Impington?

Histon and Impington has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 61/100. There were 696 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Histon and Impington?

Among the top-rated schools in Histon and Impington are Histon and Impington Park Primary School and The Cavendish School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Histon and Impington in total.

What are house prices like in Histon and Impington?

The current median house price in Histon and Impington is £500,000, around 75% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £742,556, semi-detached £500,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%. There were 50 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Histon and Impington in context

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Postcode districts in Histon and Impington

CB24 51 ⇄

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