Town Pop. 4,004

Living in Pitstone: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pitstone comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 42/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 14 places in the LU7 postcode district.

Against the wider LU7 district average of 54/100, that is 15 points below. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LU7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 76 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Other theft 24 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Windsor Road 17 crimes
  2. 2 Marsworth Road 14 crimes
  3. 3 Treachers Close 13 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
72
Green Space 16
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Brookmead SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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 Hospital6.8 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital7.6 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital13.5 mi
Hospital waitsWest Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust5.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs89.9%
Nearest GP surgeryRothschild House Surgery3.1 mi
GP capacity1,690 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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
69%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
69%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 85 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate64.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired20.9%Student3.5%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.5%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary17.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.9%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership74.6%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
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 C
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Cheddington 2 mi
Tring 2.3 mi
Berkhamsted 5.8 mi
J11 M1 8.3 mi
J11 M1 8.5 mi
J11A M1 8.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
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 £488,750 30
Detached £575,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£372k £444k £519k £591k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Marsworth 39 1.3 mi away ⇄
Cheddington 38 1.5 mi away ⇄
Wilstone 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tring 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Aldbury 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Slapton (Buckinghamshire) 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Dagnall 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Little Gaddesden 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wigginton (Dacorum) 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Aston Clinton 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Billington (Central Bedfordshire) 34 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pitstone a nice place to live?

Pitstone has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pitstone is 39/100, 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 Pitstone?

Pitstone is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 173 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Pitstone?

The current median house price in Pitstone is £488,750, around 71% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £575,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 30 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Pitstone

LU7 54 ⇄

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