Town Pop. 42

Living in Longstanton and Northstowe: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Longstanton and Northstowe comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 43/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 11 scored places sharing the CB24 postcode district, Longstanton and Northstowe ranks 9th. Against the wider CB24 district average of 51/100, that is 9 points below. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CB24 postcode district.

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Longstanton and Northstowe scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
1,714.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 3189% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 16 crimes
↑ 1044% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 2701% above national average
Drugs 7 crimes
↑ 4952% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 2379% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kettles Close 11 crimes
  2. 2 Oakington Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Cambridge Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 35
Parks Ample 54
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 15

Services

Schools
33
5 schools in area · 7 within 4km
4Good1Ungraded
  • Hatton Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Northstowe Learning CommunitySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Oakington CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Pathfinder CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Martin Bacon AcademySpecial · 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
9
A&E departmentsUrgent Care Cambridge4.1 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus6.8 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital21.4 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryWillingham Medical Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity2,227 patients per GP
2dentists0pharmacies

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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 136 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed2.4%Retired28.7%Student4.7%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.2%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary14.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)12.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.8%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)4.4%
Home ownership75.7%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
Council tax South Cambridgeshire · 2026-27
A £1,691
B £1,972
C £2,254
D £2,536
E £3,100
F £3,663
G £4,227
H £5,072
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band B
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
Cambridge North 5.7 mi
Waterbeach 6 mi
Cambridge 6.8 mi
J31 M11 2.9 mi
J14 M11 3.7 mi
J13 M11 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £380,000 41
Detached £577,000 13
Semi-detached £360,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£239k £339k £442k £542k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Oakington 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Rampton (South Cambridgeshire) 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Willingham 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bar Hill 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Cottenham 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Swavesey 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Over 55 2.9 mi away ⇄
Histon and Impington 59 3.0 mi away ⇄
Boxworth 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Dry Drayton 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Girton 60 3.4 mi away ⇄
Fen Drayton 44 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Longstanton and Northstowe a nice place to live?

Longstanton and Northstowe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Longstanton and Northstowe 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 Longstanton and Northstowe?

Longstanton and Northstowe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Longstanton and Northstowe?

Among the top-rated schools in Longstanton and Northstowe are Hatton Park Primary School, Northstowe Learning Community and Oakington CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Longstanton and Northstowe in total.

What are house prices like in Longstanton and Northstowe?

The current median house price in Longstanton and Northstowe is £380,000, around 33% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £577,000, semi-detached £360,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 9%. There were 41 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Longstanton and Northstowe in context

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Postcode districts in Longstanton and Northstowe

CB24 51 ⇄

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