Town Pop. 382

Living in Soulbury: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Soulbury comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Soulbury most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the LU7 postcode district, Soulbury ranks 5th. The LU7 district averages 54/100, putting Soulbury 13 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 19 points above the LU7 district's 71/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LU7 postcode district.

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Soulbury scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
212 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
↑ 112% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 719% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 195% above national average
Drugs 5 crimes
↑ 297% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fenny Road 20 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 10 crimes
  3. 3 Kessler Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.442 · PM2.5 6.807 · PM10 11.738 µg/m³
72
Green Space 7
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsMilton Keynes University Hospital5.8 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital9.9 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital10.6 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust6.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryLeighton Road Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity2,089 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
72
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate63%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63%Unemployed2.2%Retired25.4%Student2.9%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.7%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary14.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.6%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership79.2%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
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 C
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Leighton Buzzard 2.2 mi
Bletchley 4.1 mi
Fenny Stratford 4.4 mi
J13 M1 7.8 mi
J13 M1 8 mi
J14 M1 8.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
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 Soulbury 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

Stoke Hammond 43 1.4 mi away ⇄
Stewkley 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Great Brickhill 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Heath and Reach 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Drayton Parslow 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wing (Buckinghamshire) 54 2.7 mi away ⇄
Leighton Buzzard 57 2.9 mi away ⇄
Newton Longville 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Little Brickhill 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cublington 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bletchley 58 4.2 mi away ⇄
Mursley 36 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Soulbury a nice place to live?

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

Soulbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 81 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Soulbury in context

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Postcode districts in Soulbury

LU7 54 ⇄

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