Town Pop. 1,211

Living in Oakington: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Oakington scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the CB24 postcode district.

The CB24 district averages 51/100, putting Oakington 10 points below its own postcode area. On schools specifically, Oakington sits 9 points below the CB24 district figure of 41/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CB24 postcode district.

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Oakington scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
59.5 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 21 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 16 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Drugs 7 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kettles Close 11 crimes
  2. 2 Oakington Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Cambridge Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.586 · PM2.5 7.003 · PM10 12.504 µg/m³
72
Green Space 27
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
32
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Good
  • Oakington CofE 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
11
A&E departmentsUrgent Care Cambridge3.8 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus6.3 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital21.8 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryMaple Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity2,206 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
9.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed2.4%Retired28.7%Student4.7%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.2%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary14.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)12.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.8%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)4.4%
Home ownership75.7%
Among the least-deprived 25% 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
26
Cambridge North 4.6 mi
Cambridge 5.5 mi
Waterbeach 5.5 mi
J31 M11 1.6 mi
J14 M11 2.3 mi
J13 M11 3.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Oakington 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

Longstanton and Northstowe 42 1.4 mi away ⇄
Histon and Impington 59 1.9 mi away ⇄
Girton 60 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bar Hill 49 2.0 mi away ⇄
Dry Drayton 35 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rampton (South Cambridgeshire) 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Cottenham 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Boxworth 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Coton 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Willingham 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Swavesey 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Landbeach 35 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Oakington a nice place to live?

Oakington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Oakington is 41/100, 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 Oakington?

Oakington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Oakington?

Among the top-rated schools in Oakington is Oakington CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Oakington in total.

Oakington in context

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Postcode districts in Oakington

CB24 51 ⇄

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