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Living in Long Crendon: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Long Crendon scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 93/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 6/100 against a town median of 23/100.

Among the 15 scored places sharing the HP18 postcode district, Long Crendon ranks 3rd. It scores 5 points above the HP18 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. On broadband specifically, Long Crendon sits 65 points above the HP18 district figure of 28/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HP18 postcode district.

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Long Crendon scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 35 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Abbot Ridge 14 crimes
  2. 2 Pinners Way 9 crimes
  3. 3 Jesse'S Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
74
Green Space 20
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Long Crendon SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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 Hospital7.8 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital9.1 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital20 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Rycote Practice2.4 mi
GP capacity1,357 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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 64 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate60.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.3%Unemployed2.5%Retired26.4%Student3.3%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56%Skilled & technical30.3%Routine & elementary13.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)13.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.8%Apprenticeship3.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership74.8%
Among the least-deprived 17% 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 C
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Haddenham and Thame Parkway 2.3 mi
Aylesbury Vale Parkway 7 mi
Princes Risborough 7.6 mi
J7 M40 4.4 mi
J8 M40 4.5 mi
J8A M40 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £718,500 22
Detached £941,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£515k £662k £813k £960k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Chearsley 40 1.8 mi away ⇄
Shabbington 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Thame 55 2.3 mi away ⇄
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) 62 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ickford 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cuddington (Buckinghamshire) 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Dorton 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Worminghall 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Towersey 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Oakley (Buckinghamshire) 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Brill 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Milton Common 30 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Crendon a nice place to live?

Long Crendon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Long Crendon is 44/100, 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 Long Crendon?

Long Crendon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 83 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Long Crendon?

The current median house price in Long Crendon is £718,500, around 152% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £941,500. There were 22 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Long Crendon

HP18 39 ⇄

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