Town Pop. 3,863

Living in Stoke Poges: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stoke Poges scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 57/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 67/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the SL2 postcode district, Stoke Poges ranks 2nd. It scores 7 points below the SL2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 61/100. Its healthcare score runs 17 points below the SL2 district's 74/100. For the surrounding area, see SL2 postcode district.

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Stoke Poges scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
151.7 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 216 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Vehicle crime 74 crimes
↑ 300% above national average
Other theft 56 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
Public order 55 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 54 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
other 131 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 48 crimes
  2. 2 Mobbs Close 26 crimes
  3. 3 Journeys End 25 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 11 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
68
Green Space 64
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 19
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
40
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 11 in area · 28 within 4km
1Outstanding7Good3Ungraded
  • Khalsa Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Arbour Vale SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Penn Wood Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Anthony's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Ethelbert's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Stoke Poges SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Wexham Court Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Wexham SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Fulmer Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Pioneer Secondary AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

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
57
A&E departmentsWexham Park Hospital0.3 mi
Hillingdon Hospital4.6 mi
Watford General Hospital9.5 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
1 GP surgery in area 9 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,378 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
76
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 121 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate59.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.8%Unemployed2.8%Retired22.7%Student5.1%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.1%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary15.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.4%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership74.7%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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 D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Slough 2.4 mi
Burnham 3.1 mi
Gerrards Cross 3.2 mi
J1A M40 1.9 mi
J16 M25 2.5 mi
J16 M25 2.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
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 £672,500 30
Detached £1,120,000 10
Semi-detached £664,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£497k £778k £1.1m £1.3m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Wexham Street 51 0.6 mi away ⇄
Farnham Common and Farnham Royal 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Fulmer 38 1.5 mi away ⇄
George Green 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Slough 62 2.3 mi away ⇄
Gerrards Cross 50 2.6 mi away ⇄
Iver Heath 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Tatling End 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Baker's Wood 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Higher Denham 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Eton 59 3.7 mi away ⇄
Iver 49 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stoke Poges a nice place to live?

Stoke Poges is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Stoke Poges is 54/100, 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 Poges?

Stoke Poges has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 586 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stoke Poges?

Among the top-rated schools in Stoke Poges are Khalsa Primary School, Arbour Vale School and Penn Wood Primary and Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 11 rated schools in Stoke Poges in total.

What are house prices like in Stoke Poges?

The current median house price in Stoke Poges is £672,500, around 136% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £1,120,000, semi-detached £664,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 21%. There were 30 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Stoke Poges in context

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Postcode districts in Stoke Poges

SL2 61 ⇄
SL3 58 ⇄

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