Town Pop. 4,222

Living in Stoke Mandeville: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stoke Mandeville scores 52/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Schools is where Stoke Mandeville most outperforms the national norm: 40/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. Among the 10 scored places sharing the HP17 postcode district, Stoke Mandeville ranks 3rd.

Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: transport (26) and healthcare (28). That puts Stoke Mandeville in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see HP17 postcode district.

52
OUT OF 100
Average
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Stoke Mandeville scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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HP17 0BF HP17 8AA HP17 9AL HP17 HP18 HP22 HP27

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
111.3 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 190 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Other theft 71 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 61 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 44 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 75 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hornbeam Way 36 crimes
  2. 2 Eskdale Road 20 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 20 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6.3 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
72
Green Space 35
Parks Ample 47
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 8
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
40
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 14 in area · 23 within 4km
1Outstanding11Good2Ungraded
  • Chiltern Way AcademySpecial · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Ashmead Combined SchoolPrimary · inspected 2020
    Good
  • Bedgrove Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Booker Park Community SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
    Good
  • John Colet SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Pebble Brook SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Stoke Mandeville Combined SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Stone Church of England Combined SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The John Hampden SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Wendover Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital0.5 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital14.7 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital15.8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Mandeville Practice1.3 mi
GP capacity2,683 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
61
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 86 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate60.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.7%Unemployed2.7%Retired25.5%Student3.5%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.6%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary15.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.4%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership78.7%
Among the least-deprived 21% 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 Southern 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
26
Stoke Mandeville 0.5 mi
Aylesbury 2.2 mi
Little Kimble 2.3 mi
J5 M40 9.9 mi
J5 M40 10 mi
J6 M40 10.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £530,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£468k £543k £621k £696k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Weston Turville 52 1.6 mi away ⇄
Bishopstone (Buckinghamshire) 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Butler's Cross 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Little Kimble 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Aylesbury 57 2.3 mi away ⇄
Halton (Buckinghamshire) 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Great Kimble 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wendover 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Buckinghamshire) 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Aston Clinton 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Stone (Buckinghamshire) 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bierton 48 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stoke Mandeville a nice place to live?

Stoke Mandeville is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Stoke Mandeville is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Stoke Mandeville?

Stoke Mandeville is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 470 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stoke Mandeville?

Among the top-rated schools in Stoke Mandeville are Chiltern Way Academy, Ashmead Combined School and Bedgrove Junior School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 14 rated schools in Stoke Mandeville in total.

What are house prices like in Stoke Mandeville?

The current median house price in Stoke Mandeville is £530,000, around 86% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Stoke Mandeville in context

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Postcode districts in Stoke Mandeville

HP17 53 ⇄
HP18 39 ⇄
HP22 44 ⇄
HP27 48 ⇄

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