Town Pop. 3,889

Living in Linton (South Cambridgeshire): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Linton (South Cambridgeshire) scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Linton (South Cambridgeshire) most outperforms the national norm: 81/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100.

Linton (South Cambridgeshire) places 3rd of 13 in the CB21 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Linton (South Cambridgeshire) sits 46 points above the CB21 district figure of 35/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (81). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CB21 postcode district.

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Linton (South Cambridgeshire) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
66.6 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 106 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Drugs 23 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 62 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Field Close 25 crimes
  2. 2 Rivey Close 16 crimes
  3. 3 Wheatsheaf Way 15 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 21
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Ample 15
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
37
4 schools in area · 5 within 4km
3Good1Requires Improvement
  • Linton CofE Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Linton Heights Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Linton Village CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Granta SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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 departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus7.3 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge9.7 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital22.9 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryGranta Medical Practices4.8 mi
GP capacity1,341 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
81
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 94 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate59.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.8%Unemployed1.4%Retired27.9%Student4%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.5%Skilled & technical30.4%Routine & elementary19.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.6%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership69.9%
Among the least-deprived 21% 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
Great Chesterford 4.6 mi
Whittlesford Parkway 4.9 mi
Shelford 6.9 mi
J9A M11 3.8 mi
J9A M11 4.3 mi
J9 M11 4.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £395,000 31
Detached £515,000 13
Terraced £367,500 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£310k £417k £528k £635k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hadstock 35 1.2 mi away ⇄
Great Abington 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Little Abington 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Balsham 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Horseheath 34 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ashdon 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Shudy Camps 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
West Wickham 35 3.8 mi away ⇄
Babraham 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
West Wratting 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Great Chesterford 52 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hinxton 45 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Linton (South Cambridgeshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Linton (South Cambridgeshire) is 44/100, 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 Linton (South Cambridgeshire)?

Linton (South Cambridgeshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 259 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Linton (South Cambridgeshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Linton (South Cambridgeshire) are Linton CofE Infant School, Linton Heights Junior School and Linton Village College, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Linton (South Cambridgeshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Linton (South Cambridgeshire)?

The current median house price in Linton (South Cambridgeshire) is £395,000, around 39% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £515,000, terraced £367,500. There were 31 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Linton (South Cambridgeshire)

CB21 47 ⇄

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