Town Pop. 1,290

Living in Little Kingshill: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Little Kingshill comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Little Kingshill most outperforms the national norm: 52/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. No other settlement in the HP16 postcode district scores higher. Little Kingshill leads all 6.

The HP16 district averages 48/100, putting Little Kingshill 10 points above its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Little Kingshill sits 16 points above the HP16 district figure of 36/100. That sits 8 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: HP16 postcode district.

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Little Kingshill scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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HP16 0AA HP16 6AH HP16 9AA HP16

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
125.6 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 47 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Shoplifting 18 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 211% above national average
other 43 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 29 crimes
  2. 2 Misbourne Drive 17 crimes
  3. 3 Abbey Walk 11 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
73
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
39
3 schools in area · 15 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good
  • Little Kingshill Combined SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Holmer Green Senior SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • The Misbourne SchoolSecondary · 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
52
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital8.5 mi
Wexham Park Hospital11.2 mi
Watford General Hospital12.6 mi
Hospital waitsThe Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Practice Prospect House1.2 mi
GP capacity2,664 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
64
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed2%Retired29.2%Student4.5%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial60.1%Skilled & technical29.1%Routine & elementary10.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)13.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)54.5%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership76.1%
Among the least-deprived 14% 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
17
Great Missenden 1.3 mi
Amersham 4.1 mi
Chesham 4.1 mi
J4 M40 5.6 mi
J3 M40 5.7 mi
J4 M40 6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 10

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £797,500 14
Detached £838,520 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£811k £936k £1.1m £1.2m 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Great Kingshill 51 1.3 mi away ⇄
Prestwood and Great Missenden 53 1.5 mi away ⇄
Little Missenden 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Cryers Hill 55 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hyde Heath 50 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hazlemere 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hughenden Valley 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ballinger Common 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
South Heath 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Lee Common 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Winchmore Hill 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Chartridge 46 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Kingshill a nice place to live?

Little Kingshill is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Little Kingshill is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Little Kingshill?

Little Kingshill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 162 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Little Kingshill?

Among the top-rated schools in Little Kingshill are Little Kingshill Combined School, Holmer Green Senior School and The Misbourne School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Little Kingshill in total.

What are house prices like in Little Kingshill?

The current median house price in Little Kingshill is £797,500, around 180% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £838,520.

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Postcode districts in Little Kingshill

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