Town Pop. 1,097

Living in Kentford: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kentford is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Kentford most outperforms the national norm: 91/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 15 places in the CB8 postcode district. The CB8 district averages 51/100, putting Kentford 9 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 52 points above the CB8 district's 39/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CB8 postcode district.

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Kentford scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
204.2 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 79 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Burglary 24 crimes
↑ 526% above national average
Vehicle crime 23 crimes
↑ 338% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 224% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
other 54 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Newmarket Road 21 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 18 crimes
  3. 3 Eldith Avenue 14 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.432 · PM2.5 6.906 · PM10 11.832 µg/m³
73
Green Space 40
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Kennett Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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 Hospital8.1 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge15 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus16 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Reynard Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity3,518 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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)72.9%
available across West Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate61.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.5%Unemployed1.8%Retired25.1%Student3.1%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.4%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary21.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.5%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership65.3%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax West Suffolk · 2026-27
A £1,567
B £1,829
C £2,090
D £2,351
E £2,873
F £3,396
G £3,918
H £4,702
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
12
Kennett 0.4 mi
Newmarket 4.4 mi
Dullingham 7.4 mi
J14 M11 18.2 mi
J13 M11 18.3 mi
J11 M11 18.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kentford 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

Moulton (West Suffolk) 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Gazeley 46 1.9 mi away ⇄
Red Lodge 53 2.2 mi away ⇄
Ashley (East Cambridgeshire) 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Chippenham (East Cambridgeshire) 29 3.2 mi away ⇄
Tuddenham 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cheveley 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Freckenham 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Newmarket 60 4.3 mi away ⇄
Snailwell 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Worlington 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Barrow (West Suffolk) 42 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kentford a nice place to live?

Kentford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kentford 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 Kentford?

Kentford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 224 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kentford?

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

Kentford in context

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Postcode districts in Kentford

CB8 51 ⇄

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