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Living in Longwick: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Longwick is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 38/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the HP27 postcode district.

The HP27 district averages 48/100, putting Longwick 6 points below its own postcode area. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HP27 postcode district.

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Longwick scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
68 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 40 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kimblewick Road 16 crimes
  2. 2 Grove Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Spring Drive 9 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11 µg/m³
74
Green Space 32
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Longwick Church of England Combined SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 Hospital4.6 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital15.1 mi
Wexham Park Hospital18.2 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust5.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryUnity Health1.3 mi
GP capacity1,209 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
38
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
61.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
65.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 56 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate60.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.1%Unemployed2.4%Retired24.9%Student4.8%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.4%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary13.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.6%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership76.2%
Among the least-deprived 27% 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
14
Monks Risborough 1.3 mi
Princes Risborough 1.5 mi
Little Kimble 2.4 mi
J5 M40 5.8 mi
J5 M40 5.8 mi
J6 M40 6.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £460,000 17
Semi-detached £452,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£445k £502k £561k £618k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Princes Risborough 53 1.5 mi away ⇄
Askett and Whiteleaf 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Great Kimble 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Little Kimble 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Towersey 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Chinnor 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Butler's Cross 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Lacey Green and Loosley Row 33 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bishopstone (Buckinghamshire) 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) 62 3.8 mi away ⇄
Dinton (Buckinghamshire) 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Sydenham 42 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Longwick a nice place to live?

Longwick has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Longwick 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 Longwick?

Longwick is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 95 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Longwick?

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

What are house prices like in Longwick?

The current median house price in Longwick is £460,000, around 61% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £452,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%.

Longwick in context

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Postcode districts in Longwick

HP27 48 ⇄

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