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Living in Sarratt: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sarratt scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 88/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 39/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the WD3 postcode district. It scores 21 points below the WD3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 61/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see WD3 postcode district.

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Sarratt scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
212.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 49 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 294% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 371% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cherry Walk 20 crimes
  2. 2 Alexandra Road 15 crimes
  3. 3 Downer Drive 10 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 8.3 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
70
Green Space 42
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Sarratt Church of England 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
4
A&E departmentsWatford General Hospital4.2 mi
Northwick Park Hospital10.2 mi
Wexham Park Hospital10.5 mi
Hospital waitsThe Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.8%
Nearest GP surgeryHaverfield Surgery2.7 mi
GP capacity2,646 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
39
Full fibre (FTTP)85.1%
available across Three Rivers
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
73%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed1.8%Retired30.6%Student4.1%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary11.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.8%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership81.1%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax Three Rivers · 2026-27
A £1,615
B £1,884
C £2,153
D £2,422
E £2,960
F £3,498
G £4,037
H £4,844
Energy
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
17
Chorleywood 2.3 mi
Kings Langley 2.9 mi
Chalfont & Latimer 3.1 mi
J19 M25 1.6 mi
J18 M25 1.7 mi
J18 M25 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sarratt 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

Commonwood 0 0.7 mi away ⇄
Chipperfield 52 1.6 mi away ⇄
Chandler's Cross 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Hogpits Bottom 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Chorleywood 62 2.2 mi away ⇄
Rickmansworth 62 3.0 mi away ⇄
Abbots Langley and Kings Langley 64 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bovingdon 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Rucklers Lane 61 3.2 mi away ⇄
Little Chalfont 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ley Hill 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Watford (Watford) 66 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sarratt a nice place to live?

Sarratt has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sarratt is 40/100, 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 Sarratt?

Sarratt has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 116 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sarratt?

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

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Postcode districts in Sarratt

WD3 61 ⇄

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