Town Pop. 2,208

Living in Isleham: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Isleham is 42/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the CB7 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 23 points above the CB7 district's 47/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CB7 postcode district.

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Isleham scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
40.8 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 32 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Other theft 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 67% below national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Burglary 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Buttercup Close 11 crimes
  2. 2 Festival Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Station Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12 µg/m³
73
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Isleham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital6.1 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge13.9 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus15.9 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryStaploe Medical Centre3 mi
GP capacity1,403 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
70
Full fibre (FTTP)78.3%
available across East Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 62 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate63.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.9%Unemployed1.2%Retired25.3%Student2.4%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.8%Skilled & technical39%Routine & elementary23.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.6%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership78.7%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax East Cambridgeshire · 2026-27
A £1,657
B £1,933
C £2,209
D £2,485
E £3,037
F £3,589
G £4,142
H £4,970
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
18
Soham 3.6 mi
Kennett 5.6 mi
Shippea Hill 6.1 mi
J14 M11 16.3 mi
J31 M11 16.4 mi
J13 M11 16.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
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 £410,000 12
Detached £482,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£296k £350k £406k £460k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Freckenham 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
West Row 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Fordham (East Cambridgeshire) 36 2.3 mi away ⇄
Down Field 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Chippenham (East Cambridgeshire) 29 3.0 mi away ⇄
Worlington 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Soham 47 3.2 mi away ⇄
Landwade 31 3.6 mi away ⇄
Mildenhall (West Suffolk) 45 3.7 mi away ⇄
Beck Row 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Snailwell 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Red Lodge 53 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Isleham a nice place to live?

Isleham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Isleham is 42/100, 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 Isleham?

Isleham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 90 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Isleham?

Among the top-rated schools in Isleham is Isleham Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Isleham in total.

What are house prices like in Isleham?

The current median house price in Isleham is £410,000, around 44% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £482,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 25%.

Isleham in context

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Postcode districts in Isleham

CB7 44 ⇄

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