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Living in Ludgershall (Buckinghamshire): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ludgershall (Buckinghamshire) is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 90/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Transport falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Ludgershall (Buckinghamshire) places 9th of 15 in the HP18 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Ludgershall (Buckinghamshire) sits 62 points above the HP18 district figure of 28/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see HP18 postcode district.

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Ludgershall (Buckinghamshire) scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
209 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 36 crimes
↑ 223% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 340% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 335% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 189% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 George Court 12 crimes
  2. 2 Grendon Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Darley'S Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.711 · PM2.5 6.599 · PM10 11.096 µg/m³
74
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsJohn Radcliffe Hospital9.5 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital10.5 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital17.4 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryAlchester Medical Group5 mi
GP capacity1,618 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate64.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.3%Unemployed1.9%Retired20.5%Student5.8%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.2%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary14.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.8%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership79.4%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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
3
Bicester Village 5.5 mi
Bicester North 5.9 mi
Haddenham and Thame Parkway 7 mi
J9 M40 6.7 mi
J9 M40 7 mi
J8A M40 7.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ludgershall (Buckinghamshire) 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

Piddington (Cherwell) 30 1.4 mi away ⇄
Brill 38 2.2 mi away ⇄
Grendon Underwood 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Dorton 34 2.4 mi away ⇄
Westcott (Buckinghamshire) 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Blackthorn 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Upper Arncott 22 3.0 mi away ⇄
Edgcott 33 3.2 mi away ⇄
Oakley (Buckinghamshire) 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Marsh Gibbon 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ambrosden 51 3.9 mi away ⇄
Shipton Lee 0 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ludgershall (Buckinghamshire) a nice place to live?

Ludgershall (Buckinghamshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ludgershall (Buckinghamshire) is 40/100, 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 Ludgershall (Buckinghamshire)?

Ludgershall (Buckinghamshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 70 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Ludgershall (Buckinghamshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Ludgershall (Buckinghamshire)

HP18 39 ⇄

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