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Living in North Marston: Liveability Score 28/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for North Marston is 28/100, built from 8 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

North Marston places 13th of 14 in the MK18 postcode district. It scores 14 points below the MK18 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. On economic health specifically, North Marston sits 14 points above the MK18 district figure of 73/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: MK18 postcode district.

28
OUT OF 100
Poor
Score for:

Settlement area

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 10 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Burglary 2 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Public order 2 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
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  1. 1 High Street 2 crimes
  2. 2 Manor Road 2 crimes
  3. 3 Pitchcott Road 2 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
75
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • North Marston Church of England 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 Hospital7.2 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital10.5 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital16.8 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust5.6 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryWaddesdon Surgery4.1 mi
GP capacity2,238 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
47.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
47.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
47.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed58.4%Unemployed1.6%Retired26.2%Student4.1%Other inactive9.7%
Professional & managerial54.6%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary12.5%
No qualifications10.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.6%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership86%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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 Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Aylesbury Vale Parkway 4.6 mi
Aylesbury 6.4 mi
Stoke Mandeville 8.6 mi
J14 M1 13.4 mi
J14 M1 13.4 mi
J14 M1 13.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
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 North Marston 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is North Marston a nice place to live?

North Marston scores below average as a place to live. Our liveability score for North Marston is 28/100, placing it among one of the lower-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

What are the best schools in North Marston?

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

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