Town Pop. 818

Living in Hyde Heath: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hyde Heath is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Hyde Heath most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 5/100 against a town median of 21/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the HP6 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 93 points separate broadband (98) from transport (5), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 6 points below the HP6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 56/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: HP6 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Hyde Heath scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
72.1 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 21 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bromley Lane 15 crimes
  2. 2 Saunders End 7 crimes
  3. 3 Keepers Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 6.86 · PM2.5 6.976 · PM10 10.95 µg/m³
72
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
32
2 schools in area · 18 within 4km
2Good
  • Hyde Heath Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Little Missenden Church of England SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital9.3 mi
Watford General Hospital10.5 mi
Wexham Park Hospital11.2 mi
Hospital waitsThe Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWater Meadow Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity1,736 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate53.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.7%Unemployed1.7%Retired31.7%Student3.7%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.8%Skilled & technical31.3%Routine & elementary11.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)12.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.5%Apprenticeship3.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership78.4%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax Buckinghamshire · 2026-27
A £1,685
B £1,965
C £2,246
D £2,527
E £3,089
F £3,650
G £4,212
H £5,054
Energy Southern 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
Chesham 2 mi
Amersham 2.3 mi
Great Missenden 2.6 mi
J3 M40 6.3 mi
J2 M40 6.6 mi
J2 M40 7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hyde Heath 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

Little Missenden 43 0.8 mi away ⇄
Little Kingshill 58 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ballinger Common 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Chesham 50 2.3 mi away ⇄
Chartridge 46 2.3 mi away ⇄
Amersham 59 2.4 mi away ⇄
Lee Common 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Winchmore Hill 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Coleshill (Buckinghamshire) 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
South Heath 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Prestwood and Great Missenden 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Great Kingshill 51 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hyde Heath a nice place to live?

Hyde Heath is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hyde Heath is 50/100, 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 Hyde Heath?

Hyde Heath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 59 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hyde Heath?

Among the top-rated schools in Hyde Heath are Hyde Heath Infant School and Little Missenden Church of England School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Hyde Heath in total.

Hyde Heath in context

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Postcode districts in Hyde Heath

HP6 56 ⇄

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