Town Pop. 1,951

Living in Maple Cross: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Maple Cross is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 39/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 35/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the WD3 postcode district, Maple Cross ranks 6th. Against the wider WD3 district average of 61/100, that is 17 points below. On schools specifically, Maple Cross sits 19 points below the WD3 district figure of 58/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WD3 postcode district.

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Maple Cross scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
35
158.4 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 133 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 55 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Public order 19 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
other 57 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pollards 29 crimes
  2. 2 Franklins 29 crimes
  3. 3 Oakhill Road 24 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 11.61 · PM2.5 7.57 · PM10 12.672 µg/m³
66
Green Space 76
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
39
2 schools in area · 17 within 4km
2Good
  • Maple Cross Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Reach Free SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsWatford General Hospital4.4 mi
Wexham Park Hospital6.4 mi
Hillingdon Hospital6.7 mi
Hospital waitsGuy's And St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.4%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Colne Practice1.6 mi
GP capacity1,814 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
72
Full fibre (FTTP)85.1%
available across Three Rivers
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 50 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate65%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65%Unemployed3.8%Retired16.4%Student4%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.1%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary22.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.6%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership61.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax Three Rivers · 2026-27
A £1,615
B £1,884
C £2,153
D £2,422
E £2,960
F £3,498
G £4,037
H £4,844
Energy
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
37
Rickmansworth 2.1 mi
Chorleywood 2.2 mi
Denham Golf Club 2.9 mi
J17 M25 0.8 mi
J17 M25 1.3 mi
J18 M25 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £406,250 10
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£399k £436k £474k £511k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

West Hyde 42 1.2 mi away ⇄
Chorleywood 62 2.1 mi away ⇄
Chalfont St Peter 60 2.2 mi away ⇄
Rickmansworth 62 2.5 mi away ⇄
Chalfont St Giles 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Higher Denham 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Baker's Wood 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Gerrards Cross 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tatling End 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Little Chalfont 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Denham 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Moor Park 63 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Maple Cross a nice place to live?

Maple Cross has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Maple Cross is 44/100, 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 Maple Cross?

Maple Cross has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 35/100. There were 309 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Maple Cross?

Among the top-rated schools in Maple Cross are Maple Cross Junior Mixed Infant and Nursery School and The Reach Free School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Maple Cross in total.

What are house prices like in Maple Cross?

The current median house price in Maple Cross is £406,250, around 43% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 9%.

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Postcode districts in Maple Cross

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