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Living in Little Kimble: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Little Kimble is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 23/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Little Kimble places 9th of 10 in the HP17 postcode district.

The HP17 district averages 53/100, putting Little Kimble 13 points below its own postcode area. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Wider context for the surrounding area: HP17 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Little Kimble scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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HP17 0BF HP17 8AA HP17 9AL HP17 HP22

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
221.8 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 25 crimes
↑ 182% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 305% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 324% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 437% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Risborough Road 19 crimes
  2. 2 Ellesborough Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Chalkshire Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11 µg/m³
73
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Great Kimble Church of England SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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 departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital2.6 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital16.9 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital17.5 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCross Keys Practice2.4 mi
GP capacity1,354 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
81%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate56.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.3%Unemployed1.6%Retired29.7%Student4.9%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.3%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary10.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)13.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.8%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership86.9%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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
26
Little Kimble 0.2 mi
Monks Risborough 1.6 mi
Stoke Mandeville 2.5 mi
J5 M40 7.9 mi
J5 M40 8 mi
J6 M40 8.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Little Kimble 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 Kimble 43 0.4 mi away ⇄
Butler's Cross 39 0.9 mi away ⇄
Askett and Whiteleaf 47 1.3 mi away ⇄
Stoke Mandeville 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Princes Risborough 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bishopstone (Buckinghamshire) 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Longwick 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wendover 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Weston Turville 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Halton (Buckinghamshire) 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lacey Green and Loosley Row 33 4.0 mi away ⇄
Stone (Buckinghamshire) 46 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Kimble a nice place to live?

Little Kimble has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Little Kimble is 40/100, 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 Kimble?

Little Kimble is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 59 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Little Kimble in context

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Postcode districts in Little Kimble

HP17 53 ⇄
HP22 44 ⇄

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