Living in Maiden Newton: Liveability Score 34/100
Last updated 7 August 2026
Maiden Newton comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Environment is where Maiden Newton most outperforms the national norm: 80/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.
Among the 22 scored places sharing the DT2 postcode district, Maiden Newton ranks 19th. On environment specifically, Maiden Newton sits 22 points above the DT2 district figure of 58/100. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DT2 postcode district.
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Score breakdown
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House Prices
Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only
| Type | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | £288,000 | 11 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Maiden Newton a nice place to live?
Maiden Newton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Maiden Newton is 34/100, 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 Maiden Newton?
Maiden Newton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 73 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are the best schools in Maiden Newton?
Among the top-rated schools in Maiden Newton is Maiden Newton, Greenford Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Maiden Newton in total.
What are house prices like in Maiden Newton?
The current median house price in Maiden Newton is £288,000, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%.
Maiden Newton in context
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