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Living in Newton (South Cambridgeshire): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Newton (South Cambridgeshire) is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 47/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Among the 13 scored places sharing the CB22 postcode district, Newton (South Cambridgeshire) ranks 9th.

Against the wider CB22 district average of 56/100, that is 11 points below. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Healthcare (9), schools (16) and transport (25) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CB22 postcode district.

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Newton (South Cambridgeshire) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
91.8 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 11 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 180% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hauxton Road 7 crimes
  2. 2 Cambridge Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Beech Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 5.447 · PM2.5 6.826 · PM10 11.937 µg/m³
73
Green Space 45
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus3.6 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge6.5 mi
Lister Hospital18.8 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs.Allen & Gee1.4 mi
GP capacity2,009 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
53
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate59.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.8%Unemployed2%Retired27.3%Student4%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial59.8%Skilled & technical26.7%Routine & elementary13.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)13.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)56.2%Apprenticeship3.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership74.5%
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
25
Foxton 1.8 mi
Shelford 2.5 mi
Shepreth 2.9 mi
J10 M11 2.2 mi
J11 M11 2.3 mi
J10 M11 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
47
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Newton (South Cambridgeshire) 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

Harston 53 1.3 mi away ⇄
Little Shelford 51 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hauxton 51 1.7 mi away ⇄
Foxton (South Cambridgeshire) 46 1.8 mi away ⇄
Thriplow 46 1.8 mi away ⇄
Fowlmere 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Great Shelford and Stapleford 61 2.5 mi away ⇄
Heathfield (South Cambridgeshire) 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Whittlesford 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Barrington (South Cambridgeshire) 38 2.7 mi away ⇄
Shepreth 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sawston 56 3.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Newton (South Cambridgeshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newton (South Cambridgeshire) 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 Newton (South Cambridgeshire)?

Newton (South Cambridgeshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 47 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Newton (South Cambridgeshire)

CB22 56 ⇄

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