Town Pop. 15,715

Living in Newport Pagnell: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Newport Pagnell is 60/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 49/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. That is the highest score of the 5 places in the MK16 postcode district.

No category drops below 41/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Its healthcare score runs 9 points above the MK16 district's 40/100. That is 10 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see MK16 postcode district.

60
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Newport Pagnell scores 60 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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MK16 0AD MK16 6AA MK16 8AB MK16 9AA MK16 MK46

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 375 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 120 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 71 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Public order 70 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Other theft 65 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 193 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 52 crimes
  2. 2 Chartwell Road 35 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 28 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 9.3 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 14 µg/m³
67
Green Space 55
Parks Ample 34
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 18

Services

Schools
51
6 schools in area · 16 within 4km
6Good
  • Cedars Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • E-Act Ousedale SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Giffard Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Green Park SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Portfields Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Tickford Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
49
A&E departmentsMilton Keynes University Hospital3.3 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing10.1 mi
Northampton General Hospital11.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
1 GP surgery in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,793 patients per GP
4dentists3pharmacies

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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)96.2%
available across Milton Keynes
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 370 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate61.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.5%Unemployed2.7%Retired25.6%Student2.9%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.8%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary22.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.4%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership73%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Milton Keynes · 2026-27
A £1,581
B £1,845
C £2,108
D £2,372
E £2,899
F £3,426
G £3,953
H £4,744
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
41
Wolverton 3.4 mi
Milton Keynes Central 3.9 mi
Woburn Sands 5.6 mi
J14 M1 1.8 mi
J14 M1 2.4 mi
J14 M1 2.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
52
Pubs & Bars Ample 15
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 19
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Ample 64
Takeaways Ample 12
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £334,250 98
Detached £510,000 19
Semi-detached £350,000 33
Terraced £278,000 37
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£152k £301k £453k £602k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Sherington 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Milton Keynes 60 3.3 mi away ⇄
North Crawley 34 3.5 mi away ⇄
Emberton 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stoke Goldington 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Castlethorpe 50 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wavendon 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Cosgrove 46 4.7 mi away ⇄
Hanslope 42 4.8 mi away ⇄
Cranfield 48 4.9 mi away ⇄
Olney 54 5.2 mi away ⇄
Woburn Sands 58 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newport Pagnell a nice place to live?

Newport Pagnell is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Newport Pagnell is 60/100, 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 Newport Pagnell?

Newport Pagnell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 894 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newport Pagnell?

Among the top-rated schools in Newport Pagnell are Cedars Primary School, E-Act Ousedale School and Giffard Park Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Newport Pagnell in total.

What are house prices like in Newport Pagnell?

The current median house price in Newport Pagnell is £334,250, around 17% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £510,000, semi-detached £350,000, terraced £278,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 98 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Newport Pagnell in context

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Postcode districts in Newport Pagnell

MK16 56 ⇄
MK46 50 ⇄

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