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Living in Little Abington: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Little Abington scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 89/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 70/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 13 scored places sharing the CB21 postcode district, Little Abington ranks 4th. Against the wider CB21 district average of 47/100, that is 5 points below. Its broadband score runs 54 points above the CB21 district's 35/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CB21 postcode district.

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Little Abington scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
295.4 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 31 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 632% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 205% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 494% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 409% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Larkfield 20 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 19 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 14 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
72
Green Space 32
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Great Abington 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
5
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus5.2 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge7.6 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital22.7 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryGranta Medical Practices2.8 mi
GP capacity1,527 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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed1.7%Retired27.3%Student2.7%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.2%Skilled & technical30.4%Routine & elementary16.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.1%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership69.4%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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
20
Whittlesford Parkway 3.2 mi
Shelford 4.5 mi
Great Chesterford 4.6 mi
J9A M11 3.3 mi
J9A M11 3.9 mi
J10 M11 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Little Abington 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

Great Abington 37 0.6 mi away ⇄
Babraham 35 1.5 mi away ⇄
Linton (South Cambridgeshire) 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sawston 56 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hadstock 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hinxton 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Whittlesford 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Balsham 34 3.5 mi away ⇄
Duxford 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ickleton 47 4.2 mi away ⇄
Great Chesterford 52 4.3 mi away ⇄
Fulbourn 47 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Abington a nice place to live?

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

Little Abington has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 83 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Little Abington?

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

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Postcode districts in Little Abington

CB21 47 ⇄

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