Town Pop. 3,146

Living in Milton (South Cambridgeshire): Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Milton (South Cambridgeshire) comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 24/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 11 scored places sharing the CB24 postcode district, Milton (South Cambridgeshire) ranks 4th. Its broadband score runs 48 points above the CB24 district's 49/100. On the national picture that lands Milton (South Cambridgeshire) in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see CB24 postcode district.

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Milton (South Cambridgeshire) scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
24
173.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Other theft 116 crimes
↑ 495% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 115 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 96 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Shoplifting 49 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Burglary 40 crimes
↑ 263% above national average
other 131 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Coulson Close 137 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 77 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 55 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 8.7 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 13.3 µg/m³
68
Green Space 57
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
45
1 school in area · 25 within 4km
1Good
  • Milton 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
53
A&E departmentsUrgent Care Cambridge1.5 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus4.4 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital18.7 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks78.1%
1 GP surgery in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,546 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 71 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate66.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed66.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired19.6%Student3.5%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.3%Skilled & technical26.6%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)9.5%Level 3 (A levels)11.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)53.8%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership67.8%
Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
Council tax South Cambridgeshire · 2026-27
A £1,691
B £1,972
C £2,254
D £2,536
E £3,100
F £3,663
G £4,227
H £5,072
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
45
Cambridge North 1.3 mi
Waterbeach 2 mi
Cambridge 3.5 mi
J14 M11 3.9 mi
J31 M11 4.2 mi
J13 M11 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
55
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 13
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £445,000 26
Detached £510,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£284k £380k £479k £576k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Horningsea 29 1.0 mi away ⇄
Landbeach 35 1.4 mi away ⇄
Fen Ditton 39 1.5 mi away ⇄
Histon and Impington 59 2.3 mi away ⇄
Waterbeach 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
Cambridge (Cambridge) 66 2.9 mi away ⇄
Stow cum Quy 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Teversham 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Girton 60 3.3 mi away ⇄
Cottenham 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Lode 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Oakington 41 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Milton (South Cambridgeshire) a nice place to live?

Milton (South Cambridgeshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Milton (South Cambridgeshire) is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Milton (South Cambridgeshire)?

Crime levels in Milton (South Cambridgeshire) are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 24/100. There were 547 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Milton (South Cambridgeshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Milton (South Cambridgeshire) is Milton Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Milton (South Cambridgeshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Milton (South Cambridgeshire)?

The current median house price in Milton (South Cambridgeshire) is £445,000, around 56% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £510,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Milton (South Cambridgeshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Milton (South Cambridgeshire)

CB24 51 ⇄

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