Town Pop. 3,667

Living in Papworth Everard: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Papworth Everard comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 43/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 19 places in the CB23 postcode district.

Its healthcare score runs 9 points above the CB23 district's 34/100. Broadband (81) sits at 80/100 or above. Transport (15) and schools (23) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CB23 postcode district.

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Papworth Everard scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
64.4 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 72 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 41 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Other theft 24 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Vehicle crime 22 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
other 55 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 43 crimes
  2. 2 South Park Drive 30 crimes
  3. 3 The Close 17 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 35
Parks Ample 16
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Pendragon Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
43
A&E departmentsUrgent Care Cambridge10.4 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus11.5 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing16.8 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,417 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
81
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 86 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate70.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed70.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired14.5%Student4.1%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.7%Skilled & technical28.2%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.8%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership62.6%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
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 C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
St Neots 5.6 mi
Huntingdon 6.4 mi
Sandy 11.1 mi
J31 M11 7.7 mi
J14 M11 8.2 mi
J13 M11 8.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £343,000 28
Detached £485,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£263k £345k £430k £512k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Yelling 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Elsworth 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hilton (Huntingdonshire) 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Eltisley 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Graveley 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Cambourne 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Caxton 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Fenstanton 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Great Gransden 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Highfields Caldecote 52 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bourn 53 4.5 mi away ⇄
Fen Drayton 44 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Papworth Everard a nice place to live?

Papworth Everard has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Papworth Everard is 49/100, 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 Papworth Everard?

Papworth Everard is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 236 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Papworth Everard?

Among the top-rated schools in Papworth Everard is Pendragon Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Papworth Everard in total.

What are house prices like in Papworth Everard?

The current median house price in Papworth Everard is £343,000, around 20% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £485,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 28 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Papworth Everard in context

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Postcode districts in Papworth Everard

CB23 49 ⇄

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