Town Pop. 769

Living in Sherington: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sherington comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Sherington most outperforms the national norm: 88/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Schools falls furthest short: 8/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

Sherington places 3rd of 5 in the MK16 postcode district. The MK16 district averages 56/100, putting Sherington 15 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 22 points above the MK16 district's 66/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: MK16 postcode district.

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Sherington scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
182.1 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 57 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Burglary 15 crimes
↑ 457% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 198% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Leys View 23 crimes
  2. 2 Lauds Mews 13 crimes
  3. 3 Newport Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 16
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Sherington Church of England SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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 departmentsMilton Keynes University Hospital5.6 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing9.5 mi
Northampton General Hospital11.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryNewport Pagnell Medical Centre1.9 mi
GP capacity1,607 patients per GP
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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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)96.2%
available across Milton Keynes
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate52.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired34.5%Student3.6%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.8%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary15.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.8%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership76.8%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Milton Keynes · 2026-27
A £1,581
B £1,845
C £2,108
D £2,372
E £2,899
F £3,426
G £3,953
H £4,744
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
12
Wolverton 5.3 mi
Milton Keynes Central 6.1 mi
Woburn Sands 6.7 mi
J14 M1 3.4 mi
J14 M1 3.7 mi
J14 M1 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Sherington 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

Emberton 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Newport Pagnell 60 2.2 mi away ⇄
North Crawley 34 2.5 mi away ⇄
Olney 54 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stoke Goldington 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cranfield 48 4.5 mi away ⇄
Lavendon 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Turvey 36 4.9 mi away ⇄
Milton Keynes 60 5.5 mi away ⇄
Hanslope 42 5.5 mi away ⇄
Castlethorpe 50 5.8 mi away ⇄
Wavendon 43 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sherington a nice place to live?

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

Sherington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 140 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sherington?

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

Sherington in context

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Postcode districts in Sherington

MK16 56 ⇄

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