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Living in Kingston (South Cambridgeshire): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kingston (South Cambridgeshire) is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Kingston (South Cambridgeshire) most outperforms the national norm: 88/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Kingston (South Cambridgeshire) places 9th of 19 in the CB23 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 38 points above the CB23 district's 50/100. Safety (86) and economic health (83) also clear 80/100. Schools (13), healthcare (14) and transport (15) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CB23 postcode district.

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Kingston (South Cambridgeshire) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
609.6 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 64 crimes
↑ 666% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 503% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 1266% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 896% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 544% above national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 West Street 23 crimes
  2. 2 Highfields Court 14 crimes
  3. 3 Church Lane 11 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 4.927 · PM2.5 6.767 · PM10 11.927 µg/m³
73
Green Space 31
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus7.1 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge7.6 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing18.7 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryBourn Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity1,269 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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate63.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.1%Unemployed2.4%Retired22.8%Student4.8%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.5%Skilled & technical29.1%Routine & elementary15.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)51.6%Apprenticeship3.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership76.1%
Among the least-deprived 14% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
Council tax South Cambridgeshire · 2026-27
A £1,691
B £1,972
C £2,254
D £2,536
E £3,100
F £3,663
G £4,227
H £5,072
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
15
Shepreth 5.2 mi
Foxton 5.6 mi
Meldreth 6.3 mi
J12 M11 4.7 mi
J12 M11 4.8 mi
J13 M11 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kingston (South Cambridgeshire) 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

Toft 45 1.1 mi away ⇄
Great Eversden 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Bourn 53 1.7 mi away ⇄
Little Eversden 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Comberton 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Highfields Caldecote 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hardwick (South Cambridgeshire) 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Harlton 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cambourne 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Orwell 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Caxton 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Haslingfield 39 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingston (South Cambridgeshire) a nice place to live?

Kingston (South Cambridgeshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kingston (South Cambridgeshire) is 45/100, 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 Kingston (South Cambridgeshire)?

Kingston (South Cambridgeshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 153 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Kingston (South Cambridgeshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Kingston (South Cambridgeshire)

CB23 49 ⇄

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