Town Pop. 394

Living in Marsworth: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Marsworth is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 93/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 23/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That places it last of the 6 scored places in the HP23 postcode district. The HP23 district averages 45/100, putting Marsworth 6 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 11 points above the HP23 district's 82/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HP23 postcode district.

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Marsworth scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
157.4 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 24 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 21 crimes
  2. 2 The Crescent 15 crimes
  3. 3 Marsworth Wharf 5 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.28 · PM2.5 6.869 · PM10 11.398 µg/m³
72
Green Space 24
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Marsworth Church of England Infant 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
3
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital5.9 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital9.3 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital14.2 mi
Hospital waitsWest Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust5.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs89.9%
Nearest GP surgeryRothschild House Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,876 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
45.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
45.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.3%Unemployed2.3%Retired28.9%Student4.1%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.2%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary13%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.8%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership88%
Among the least-deprived 21% 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
12
Tring 2.3 mi
Cheddington 2.5 mi
Wendover 5.4 mi
J11 M1 9.6 mi
J11 M1 9.8 mi
J11A M1 10 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
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 Marsworth 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

Wilstone 41 1.1 mi away ⇄
Pitstone 39 1.3 mi away ⇄
Tring 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Cheddington 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Aston Clinton 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Aldbury 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wigginton (Dacorum) 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Halton (Buckinghamshire) 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
Slapton (Buckinghamshire) 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Little Gaddesden 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wingrave 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Weston Turville 52 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Marsworth a nice place to live?

Marsworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Marsworth is 39/100, 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 Marsworth?

Marsworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 62 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Marsworth?

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

Marsworth in context

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Postcode districts in Marsworth

HP23 45 ⇄

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