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Living in Stoke Hammond: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stoke Hammond is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Stoke Hammond most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Stoke Hammond places 9th of 17 in the MK17 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 44 points above the MK17 district's 46/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (6), lifestyle (13), schools (14) and transport (16) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see MK17 postcode district.

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Stoke Hammond scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
265 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 92 crimes
↑ 277% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 107% above national average
Vehicle crime 23 crimes
↑ 554% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Willis Street 22 crimes
  2. 2 Fenny Road 20 crimes
  3. 3 Hopkins Road 15 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.674 · PM2.5 6.803 · PM10 11.189 µg/m³
72
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsMilton Keynes University Hospital4.5 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital10.9 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital11.2 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWestfield Road Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity2,942 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate62.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.7%Unemployed2.4%Retired24%Student3.4%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.7%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary16.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.8%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership75.1%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Bletchley 2.8 mi
Fenny Stratford 3 mi
Leighton Buzzard 3.3 mi
J13 M1 6.8 mi
J14 M1 6.9 mi
J14 M1 7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Stoke Hammond 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

Soulbury 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Great Brickhill 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Newton Longville 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Little Brickhill 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
Drayton Parslow 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Heath and Reach 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stewkley 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bletchley 58 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bow Brickhill 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Leighton Buzzard 57 3.7 mi away ⇄
Mursley 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Wing (Buckinghamshire) 54 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stoke Hammond a nice place to live?

Stoke Hammond has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stoke Hammond is 43/100, 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 Stoke Hammond?

Stoke Hammond is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 194 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Stoke Hammond in context

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Postcode districts in Stoke Hammond

MK17 42 ⇄

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