Town Pop. 808

Living in Quainton: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Quainton scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 31/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 11th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the HP22 postcode district. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: HP22 postcode district.

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Quainton scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
56.9 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 11 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 119% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 76% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 15 crimes
  2. 2 Church Street 6 crimes
  3. 3 Cannons Orchard 4 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.272 · PM2.5 6.505 · PM10 10.176 µg/m³
75
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Quainton 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
6
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital6.8 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital12.7 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital14.1 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWaddesdon Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity1,489 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
31
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
52.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
60.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate61.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.8%Unemployed1%Retired26.9%Student3.4%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.3%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary15.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.9%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership71.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Aylesbury Vale Parkway 3.8 mi
Aylesbury 6.1 mi
Haddenham and Thame Parkway 7 mi
J8A M40 11.7 mi
J8 M40 11.7 mi
J9 M40 11.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Quainton 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

Shipton Lee 0 1.1 mi away ⇄
Waddesdon 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Fleet Marston 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
North Marston 28 2.6 mi away ⇄
Oving 35 2.8 mi away ⇄
Westcott (Buckinghamshire) 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch (Buckinghamshire) 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Granborough 33 3.7 mi away ⇄
Grendon Underwood 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Edgcott 33 4.0 mi away ⇄
Calvert 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Weedon 45 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Quainton a nice place to live?

Quainton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Quainton 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 Quainton?

Quainton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 46 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Quainton?

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

Quainton in context

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Postcode districts in Quainton

HP22 44 ⇄

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