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Living in Little Downham: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Little Downham comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Among the 13 scored places sharing the CB6 postcode district, Little Downham ranks 5th. Its broadband score runs 23 points above the CB6 district's 46/100.

That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Healthcare (5), lifestyle (13), transport (16) and schools (17) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see CB6 postcode district.

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Little Downham scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
99.5 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 52 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Other crime 7 crimes
↑ 205% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 School Lane 17 crimes
  2. 2 Main Street 8 crimes
  3. 3 Church Way 6 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.578 · PM2.5 6.922 · PM10 12.234 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Downham Feoffees Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    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 departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital12.8 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge15.1 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus18 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryCathedral Medical Centre2 mi
GP capacity1,754 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
69
Full fibre (FTTP)78.3%
available across East Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate62.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.5%Unemployed2%Retired25.4%Student3.1%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.1%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary22.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.3%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership78.7%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax East Cambridgeshire · 2026-27
A £1,657
B £1,933
C £2,209
D £2,485
E £3,037
F £3,589
G £4,142
H £4,970
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
16
Ely 3.1 mi
Littleport 3.9 mi
Manea 5.2 mi
J31 M11 15.4 mi
J14 M11 15.8 mi
J13 M11 16.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Little Downham 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

Pymoor 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Ely 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Coveney 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Littleport 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Witchford 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Witcham 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Prickwillow 29 4.5 mi away ⇄
Manea 35 4.6 mi away ⇄
Little Thetford 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Wardy Hill 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Mepal 45 5.4 mi away ⇄
Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) 51 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Downham a nice place to live?

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

Little Downham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 115 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Little Downham?

Among the top-rated schools in Little Downham is Downham Feoffees Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Little Downham in total.

Little Downham in context

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Postcode districts in Little Downham

CB6 45 ⇄

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