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Living in Little Missenden: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Little Missenden is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 15/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Little Missenden places 3rd of 5 in the HP7 postcode district. The HP7 district averages 54/100, putting Little Missenden 11 points below its own postcode area. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Wider context for the surrounding area: HP7 postcode district.

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Little Missenden scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
192.2 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 21 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 351% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 235% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 457% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bromley Lane 15 crimes
  2. 2 Saunders End 7 crimes
  3. 3 Keepers Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 6.816 · PM2.5 6.968 · PM10 11.089 µg/m³
72
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
32
1 school in area · 13 within 4km
1Good
  • Little Missenden Church of England SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital9.7 mi
Wexham Park Hospital10.8 mi
Watford General Hospital11.1 mi
Hospital waitsThe Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.8%
Nearest GP surgeryRectory Meadow Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity2,010 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
15
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
22.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
22.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate53.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.7%Unemployed1.7%Retired31.7%Student3.7%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.8%Skilled & technical31.3%Routine & elementary11.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)12.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.5%Apprenticeship3.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership78.4%
Among the least-deprived 16% 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
5
Great Missenden 2.4 mi
Amersham 2.5 mi
Chesham 2.8 mi
J3 M40 5.6 mi
J2 M40 6 mi
J4 M40 6.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Little Missenden 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

Hyde Heath 50 0.8 mi away ⇄
Little Kingshill 58 1.6 mi away ⇄
Winchmore Hill 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Amersham 59 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ballinger Common 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Great Kingshill 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hazlemere 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Coleshill (Buckinghamshire) 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Prestwood and Great Missenden 53 2.9 mi away ⇄
Chartridge 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Chesham 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cryers Hill 55 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Missenden a nice place to live?

Little Missenden has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Little Missenden is 43/100, 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 Missenden?

Little Missenden 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.

What are the best schools in Little Missenden?

Among the top-rated schools in Little Missenden is Little Missenden Church of England School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Little Missenden in total.

Little Missenden in context

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Postcode districts in Little Missenden

HP7 54 ⇄

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