Town Pop. 844

Living in Ley Hill: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ley Hill comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Ley Hill most outperforms the national norm: 91/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 18/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Ley Hill places 4th of 7 in the HP5 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Ley Hill sits 25 points above the HP5 district figure of 66/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: HP5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
167.1 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 55 crimes
↑ 96% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 213% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 443% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 246% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Snowhill Cottages 11 crimes
  2. 2 Farm Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Jasons Hill 8 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 7.159 · PM2.5 7.129 · PM10 11.661 µg/m³
71
Green Space 39
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
34
4 schools in area · 17 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good2Ungraded
  • Brushwood Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Ley Hill SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Chesham Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Heritage House SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsWatford General Hospital8.1 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital11 mi
Wexham Park Hospital11.9 mi
Hospital waitsWest Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs89.9%
Nearest GP surgeryGladstone Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity1,771 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
18
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
53.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
53.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
83%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate57.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.6%Unemployed2.3%Retired28.3%Student3.9%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.7%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary14.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.7%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership85.2%
Among the least-deprived 20% 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
Chesham 1.5 mi
Amersham 2.8 mi
Chalfont & Latimer 2.9 mi
J18 M25 5 mi
J18 M25 5.2 mi
J19 M25 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £480,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£561k £595k £630k £663k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Lye Green 42 0.9 mi away ⇄
Chesham 50 1.5 mi away ⇄
Ashley Green 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Bovingdon 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hogpits Bottom 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Amersham 59 2.5 mi away ⇄
Little Chalfont 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Chartridge 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hyde Heath 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Berkhamsted 62 3.6 mi away ⇄
Chipperfield 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Commonwood 0 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ley Hill a nice place to live?

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

Ley Hill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 141 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ley Hill?

Among the top-rated schools in Ley Hill are Brushwood Junior School and Ley Hill School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Ley Hill in total.

What are house prices like in Ley Hill?

The current median house price in Ley Hill is £480,000, around 68% above the England and Wales average.

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Postcode districts in Ley Hill

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