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Living in Stewkley: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stewkley is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Transport falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the LU7 postcode district, Stewkley ranks 3rd. The LU7 district averages 54/100, putting Stewkley 12 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Stewkley sits 47 points above the LU7 district figure of 45/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LU7 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Stewkley scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
45.3 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 30 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dove Street 13 crimes
  2. 2 Soulbury Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Sycamore Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.002 · PM2.5 6.775 · PM10 11.685 µg/m³
73
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • St Michael's Church of England Combined SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 Hospital6.2 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital8.4 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital12.2 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust6.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryAshcroft Surgery3 mi
GP capacity1,737 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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate60.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.9%Unemployed1.4%Retired26.6%Student4%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary13.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.9%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership77.8%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
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
4
Leighton Buzzard 3.8 mi
Bletchley 4.8 mi
Fenny Stratford 5.4 mi
J14 M1 9.4 mi
J14 M1 9.4 mi
J13 M1 9.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stewkley 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

Drayton Parslow 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
Soulbury 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Cublington 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Mursley 36 2.6 mi away ⇄
Stoke Hammond 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wing (Buckinghamshire) 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
Swanbourne 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Newton Longville 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Aston Abbotts 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Great Brickhill 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Wingrave 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch (Buckinghamshire) 35 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stewkley a nice place to live?

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

Stewkley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stewkley?

Among the top-rated schools in Stewkley is St Michael's Church of England Combined School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Stewkley in total.

Stewkley in context

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Postcode districts in Stewkley

LU7 54 ⇄

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