Town Pop. 644

Living in South Heath: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for South Heath is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle is where South Heath most outperforms the national norm: 45/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 20/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the HP16 postcode district. On lifestyle specifically, South Heath sits 9 points above the HP16 district figure of 36/100. Economic health (91) and safety (87) also clear 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HP16 postcode district.

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South Heath scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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HP16 0AA HP16 6AH HP16 9AA HP16 HP22

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
441 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 89 crimes
↑ 315% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 37 crimes
↑ 278% above national average
Burglary 30 crimes
↑ 1231% above national average
Other theft 29 crimes
↑ 626% above national average
Shoplifting 25 crimes
↑ 397% above national average
other 74 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 29 crimes
  2. 2 Hale Lane 24 crimes
  3. 3 Misbourne Drive 17 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
73
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
31
3 schools in area · 6 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good
  • Chiltern Way AcademySpecial · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Great Missenden CofE Combined SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Misbourne SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
37
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital4.4 mi
Watford General Hospital12.3 mi
Wexham Park Hospital12.8 mi
Hospital waitsThe Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Practice Prospect House1.6 mi
GP capacity3,167 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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
64.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
64.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
90.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed2.1%Retired30.3%Student3.8%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.8%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary12.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)49.1%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership74%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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 Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Great Missenden 1.3 mi
Wendover 3.2 mi
Chesham 4.3 mi
J4 M40 7.9 mi
J4 M40 8.3 mi
J3 M40 8.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in South Heath 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

Lee Common 37 1.1 mi away ⇄
Ballinger Common 42 1.2 mi away ⇄
Prestwood and Great Missenden 53 1.9 mi away ⇄
Chartridge 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
Little Kingshill 58 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hyde Heath 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wendover 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Cholesbury 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Little Missenden 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Great Kingshill 51 3.4 mi away ⇄
Speen 35 3.9 mi away ⇄
Butler's Cross 39 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South Heath a nice place to live?

South Heath has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for South Heath is 48/100, 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 South Heath?

South Heath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 284 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in South Heath?

Among the top-rated schools in South Heath are Chiltern Way Academy, Great Missenden CofE Combined School and The Misbourne School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in South Heath in total.

South Heath in context

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Postcode districts in South Heath

HP16 48 ⇄
HP22 44 ⇄

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