Town Pop. 650

Living in Mepal: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mepal scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Mepal most outperforms the national norm: 82/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Mepal places 3rd of 13 in the CB6 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 36 points above the CB6 district's 46/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Transport (14), schools (15), healthcare (15) and lifestyle (16) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CB6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
84.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 11 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rickwood Close 9 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 6 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 6 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 42
Parks Ample 20
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary 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
15
A&E departmentsUrgent Care Cambridge12.7 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus15.8 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital17.8 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust4.5 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryPriors Field Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity2,228 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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)78.3%
available across East Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate58.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.7%Unemployed1.5%Retired28.3%Student4.1%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.9%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary24.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.6%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership80.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax East Cambridgeshire · 2026-27
A £1,657
B £1,933
C £2,209
D £2,485
E £3,037
F £3,589
G £4,142
H £4,970
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Ely 6.3 mi
Manea 6.8 mi
Littleport 9.2 mi
J31 M11 11.9 mi
J14 M11 12.5 mi
J13 M11 13.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
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 Mepal 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

Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) 51 1.1 mi away ⇄
Witcham 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Wenny Severals 0 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wardy Hill 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Coveney 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Witchford 34 4.3 mi away ⇄
Chatteris 46 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wilburton 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Pymoor 41 4.8 mi away ⇄
Earith 50 4.9 mi away ⇄
Somersham (Huntingdonshire) 49 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mepal a nice place to live?

Mepal has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mepal is 45/100, 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 Mepal?

Mepal is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 55 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mepal?

Among the top-rated schools in Mepal is Mepal and Witcham Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Mepal in total.

Mepal in context

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Postcode districts in Mepal

CB6 45 ⇄

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