Town Pop. 1,216

Living in Kimpton: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kimpton comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Kimpton most outperforms the national norm: 82/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 14/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Kimpton places 6th of 10 in the SG4 postcode district. The SG4 district averages 57/100, putting Kimpton 17 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Kimpton sits 8 points above the SG4 district figure of 74/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SG4 postcode district.

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Kimpton scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
50.2 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 26 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lloyd Way 6 crimes
  2. 2 Brownfield Way 5 crimes
  3. 3 Probyn Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 7.8 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
70
Green Space 23
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Kimpton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsLister Hospital5.8 mi
Queen Elizabeth II Hospital6.3 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital7.7 mi
Hospital waitsWest Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs89.9%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Rajpreet Millan1.9 mi
GP capacity1,470 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)69.8%
available across North Hertfordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
13.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
25.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 41 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed2.3%Retired27.4%Student4.8%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.7%Skilled & technical30.2%Routine & elementary13.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.9%Apprenticeship3.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.2%
Home ownership76.7%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax North Hertfordshire · 2026-27
A £1,633
B £1,905
C £2,177
D £2,449
E £2,993
F £3,537
G £4,082
H £4,898
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 Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Harpenden 3.4 mi
Central Terminal 3.7 mi
Luton DART Parkway 4.4 mi
J6 A1(M) 4.1 mi
J6 A1(M) 4.2 mi
J7 A1(M) 4.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kimpton 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

Blackmore End 43 1.1 mi away ⇄
Whitwell (North Hertfordshire) 41 1.8 mi away ⇄
Lea Valley 59 2.4 mi away ⇄
Codicote 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Breachwood Green 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wheathampstead 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Harpenden 65 3.3 mi away ⇄
Welwyn 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Preston (North Hertfordshire) 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Rush Green 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Oaklands 48 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kinsbourne Green 50 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kimpton a nice place to live?

Kimpton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kimpton is 40/100, 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 Kimpton?

Kimpton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 61 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kimpton?

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

Kimpton in context

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Postcode districts in Kimpton

SG4 57 ⇄

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