Town Pop. 2,201

Living in Steeple Claydon: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Steeple Claydon scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Steeple Claydon most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100.

Steeple Claydon places 3rd of 14 in the MK18 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 53 points above the MK18 district's 46/100. For the surrounding area, see MK18 postcode district.

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Steeple Claydon scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
61.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 66 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Redland Close 26 crimes
  2. 2 Paradine Street 16 crimes
  3. 3 Buckingham Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
74
Green Space 12
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Steeple Claydon School and Pre-SchoolPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsMilton Keynes University Hospital11.8 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital11.9 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital14 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Swan Practice4.9 mi
GP capacity1,723 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 73 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate63.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired23.3%Student3.8%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.8%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary20.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.9%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership75.3%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
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 Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Bicester North 6.8 mi
Bicester Village 7.1 mi
Aylesbury Vale Parkway 9.1 mi
J10 M40 8.8 mi
J10 M40 9.3 mi
J9 M40 9.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £325,000 23
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£313k £406k £501k £594k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Twyford (Buckinghamshire) 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Calvert 42 1.4 mi away ⇄
Edgcott 33 2.8 mi away ⇄
Padbury 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Gawcott 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Marsh Gibbon 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Grendon Underwood 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Barton Hartshorn 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Shipton Lee 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Tingewick 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Buckingham 51 4.5 mi away ⇄
Newton Purcell 0 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Steeple Claydon a nice place to live?

Steeple Claydon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Steeple Claydon is 42/100, 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 Steeple Claydon?

Steeple Claydon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 135 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Steeple Claydon?

Among the top-rated schools in Steeple Claydon is Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Steeple Claydon in total.

What are house prices like in Steeple Claydon?

The current median house price in Steeple Claydon is £325,000, around 14% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 21%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Steeple Claydon in context

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Postcode districts in Steeple Claydon

MK18 42 ⇄

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