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Living in Shudy Camps: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Shudy Camps is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Shudy Camps most outperforms the national norm: 82/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 21/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the CB21 postcode district. The CB21 district averages 47/100, putting Shudy Camps 12 points below its own postcode area. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CB21 postcode district.

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Shudy Camps scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
252.7 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 27 crimes
↑ 336% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 183% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 669% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Public order 2 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Claydon Close 7 crimes
  2. 2 Haverhill Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Main Street 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.723 · PM2.5 6.703 · PM10 11.817 µg/m³
74
Green Space 8
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus11.1 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge13.2 mi
Broomfield Hospital21 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryUnity Healthcare2.9 mi
GP capacity2,464 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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
38.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
38.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate59.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.9%Unemployed2.3%Retired26.6%Student4.3%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.1%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary17.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.1%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership74.6%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Great Chesterford 7.2 mi
Audley End 8.2 mi
Whittlesford Parkway 8.5 mi
J9A M11 7 mi
J9A M11 7.3 mi
J9 M11 7.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
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 Shudy Camps 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

Castle Camps 34 1.1 mi away ⇄
Horseheath 34 1.7 mi away ⇄
Ashdon 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Helions Bumpstead 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
West Wickham 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Haverhill 58 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hadstock 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Linton (South Cambridgeshire) 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hempstead 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Balsham 34 4.3 mi away ⇄
Steeple Bumpstead 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Radwinter 36 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shudy Camps a nice place to live?

Shudy Camps has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shudy Camps is 35/100, 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 Shudy Camps?

Shudy Camps is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 47 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Shudy Camps in context

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Postcode districts in Shudy Camps

CB21 47 ⇄

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