Town Pop. 2,564

Living in Over: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Over comes out at 55/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 46/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Over places 3rd of 11 in the CB24 postcode district.

Safety (92), economic health (90) and broadband (80) also clear 80/100. That puts Over in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see CB24 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
45.2 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 36 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Violence and sexual offences 36 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Long Furlong 15 crimes
  2. 2 Longstanton Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 8 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
73
Green Space 50
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Over Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
46
A&E departmentsUrgent Care Cambridge7.6 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus10.2 mi
Peterborough City Hospital22.1 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,916 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
80
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 55 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate62%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62%Unemployed1.4%Retired26.7%Student4.2%Other inactive5.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.9%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.8%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership83.7%
Among the least-deprived 7% 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
30
Waterbeach 8.4 mi
Cambridge North 8.6 mi
Huntingdon 9 mi
J31 M11 5.6 mi
J14 M11 6.4 mi
J13 M11 7.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £416,000 20
Detached £594,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£319k £419k £521k £620k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Swavesey 49 1.6 mi away ⇄
Willingham 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Needingworth 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Fen Drayton 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Longstanton and Northstowe 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Earith 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bluntisham and Colne 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Boxworth 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Rampton (South Cambridgeshire) 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Fenstanton 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
St Ives (Huntingdonshire) 56 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bar Hill 49 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Over a nice place to live?

Over is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Over is 55/100, 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 Over?

Over is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 116 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Over?

The current median house price in Over is £416,000, around 46% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £594,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Over

CB24 51 ⇄

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