Town Pop. 530

Living in Ickford: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ickford comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 15 places in the HP18 postcode district. Ickford is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Ickford sits 59 points above the HP18 district figure of 28/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: HP18 postcode district.

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Ickford scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
88.7 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 28 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Burglary 2 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
other 1 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Golder'S Close 7 crimes
  2. 2 Kings Close 6 crimes
  3. 3 Waterperry Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.737 · PM2.5 6.585 · PM10 10.722 µg/m³
74
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area
1Good
  • Ickford SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital6.5 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital11.1 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital21.6 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryMorland House Surgery3.1 mi
GP capacity1,519 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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate62.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.3%Unemployed1.7%Retired25%Student4.1%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.7%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary14.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.4%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership78.3%
Among the least-deprived 25% 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
11
Haddenham and Thame Parkway 5.1 mi
Islip 8.9 mi
Oxford 9.1 mi
J8A M40 2.1 mi
J8 M40 2.1 mi
J8A M40 2.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
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 Ickford 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

Shabbington 42 1.0 mi away ⇄
Worminghall 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Milton Common 30 2.4 mi away ⇄
Long Crendon 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Oakley (Buckinghamshire) 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Great Milton 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wheatley 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Great Haseley 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Thame 55 3.8 mi away ⇄
Forest Hill 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Brill 38 4.1 mi away ⇄
Tetsworth 40 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ickford a nice place to live?

Ickford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ickford is 43/100, 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 Ickford?

Ickford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 47 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ickford?

Among the top-rated schools in Ickford is Ickford School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ickford in total.

Ickford in context

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Postcode districts in Ickford

HP18 39 ⇄

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