Town Pop. 3,905

Living in Stokenchurch: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stokenchurch scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Stokenchurch most outperforms the national norm: 37/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 36/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Stokenchurch places 4th of 9 in the HP14 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). Schools (7), transport (9) and lifestyle (22) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see HP14 postcode district.

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Stokenchurch scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
55.3 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 85 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Drugs 17 crimes
↑ 33% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
other 51 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mill Lane 19 crimes
  2. 2 Hart Moor Close 11 crimes
  3. 3 Homefield Close 11 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 8.5 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.9 µg/m³
70
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Stokenchurch Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
37
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital10.3 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital14.1 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital14.8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust6.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,891 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
36
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
67.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
67.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 110 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate62.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.1%Unemployed2.8%Retired23.4%Student3.5%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.8%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary22.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.8%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership72.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
9
Saunderton 3.4 mi
Princes Risborough 4.8 mi
Monks Risborough 6.2 mi
J5 M40 0.4 mi
J5 M40 0.8 mi
J6 M40 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
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 £400,000 25
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£325k £368k £413k £456k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Beacon's Bottom 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
The City 33 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bledlow Ridge 28 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kingston Blount 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Aston Rowant 35 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bolter End 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Chinnor 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Lewknor 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Lane End 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Frieth 28 4.0 mi away ⇄
Sydenham 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Lacey Green and Loosley Row 33 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stokenchurch a nice place to live?

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

Stokenchurch is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 216 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Stokenchurch?

The current median house price in Stokenchurch is £400,000, around 40% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%. There were 25 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Stokenchurch in context

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Postcode districts in Stokenchurch

HP14 47 ⇄

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