Town Pop. 432

Living in Slapton (Buckinghamshire): Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Slapton (Buckinghamshire) is 36/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Slapton (Buckinghamshire) places 9th of 14 in the LU7 postcode district.

The LU7 district averages 54/100, putting Slapton (Buckinghamshire) 18 points below its own postcode area. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Wider context for the surrounding area: LU7 postcode district.

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Slapton (Buckinghamshire) scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
141.2 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 25 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 311% above national average
Drugs 6 crimes
↑ 321% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Partridge Close 13 crimes
  2. 2 Old Farm Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Horton Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.247 · PM2.5 6.816 · PM10 11.839 µg/m³
72
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLuton and Dunstable Hospital7.1 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital8.5 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital10.5 mi
Hospital waitsEast And North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust5.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.7%
Nearest GP surgeryEdlesborough Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity2,054 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate62.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.4%Unemployed3.2%Retired21.4%Student4.3%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary20.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.4%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership74.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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 D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
33
Cheddington 1.6 mi
Leighton Buzzard 2.9 mi
Tring 5.5 mi
J11A M1 7.2 mi
J11A M1 7.2 mi
J11 M1 7.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Slapton (Buckinghamshire) 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

Billington (Central Bedfordshire) 34 1.4 mi away ⇄
Cheddington 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Eaton Bray and Edlesborough 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Leighton Buzzard 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Stanbridge 35 2.8 mi away ⇄
Pitstone 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Totternhoe 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wing (Buckinghamshire) 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tilsworth 32 3.5 mi away ⇄
Marsworth 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Wingrave 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hockliffe 33 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Slapton (Buckinghamshire) a nice place to live?

Slapton (Buckinghamshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Slapton (Buckinghamshire) is 36/100, 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 Slapton (Buckinghamshire)?

Slapton (Buckinghamshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 61 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Slapton (Buckinghamshire)

LU7 54 ⇄

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