Town Pop. 236

Living in Lye Green: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lye Green comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Of the 7 places sharing the HP5 postcode district, Lye Green scores lowest. Against the wider HP5 district average of 48/100, that is 6 points below. On economic health specifically, Lye Green sits 19 points above the HP5 district figure of 66/100. For the surrounding area, see HP5 postcode district.

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Lye Green scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
817.8 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 62 crimes
↑ 689% above national average
Other theft 41 crimes
↑ 2702% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 1271% above national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 1957% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 318% above national average
other 36 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 29 crimes
  2. 2 Ashley Green Road 19 crimes
  3. 3 Snowhill Cottages 11 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 7.239 · PM2.5 7.122 · PM10 11.824 µg/m³
71
Green Space 30
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
34
1 school in area · 14 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Brushwood Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding

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

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsWatford General Hospital8.9 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital10.6 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital12.6 mi
Hospital waitsWest Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs89.9%
Nearest GP surgeryGladstone Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity1,879 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate61%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61%Unemployed2.4%Retired23.9%Student4.2%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.5%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary12.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.3%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership81.9%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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
11
Chesham 1.8 mi
Berkhamsted 3 mi
Amersham 3.5 mi
J18 M25 5.7 mi
J18 M25 6 mi
J20 M25 6.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Lye Green 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

Ley Hill 45 0.9 mi away ⇄
Ashley Green 43 1.0 mi away ⇄
Chesham 50 1.5 mi away ⇄
Bovingdon 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Hogpits Bottom 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Berkhamsted 62 2.8 mi away ⇄
Chartridge 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Amersham 59 3.3 mi away ⇄
Cholesbury 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hyde Heath 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Chipperfield 52 4.0 mi away ⇄
Potten End 46 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lye Green a nice place to live?

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

Lye Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 193 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lye Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Lye Green is Brushwood Junior School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Lye Green in total.

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Postcode districts in Lye Green

HP5 48 ⇄

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