Town Pop. 1,691

Living in Stone (Buckinghamshire): Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stone (Buckinghamshire) is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Stone (Buckinghamshire) most outperforms the national norm: 82/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Among the 10 scored places sharing the HP17 postcode district, Stone (Buckinghamshire) ranks 7th.

It scores 7 points below the HP17 postcode district as a whole, which averages 53/100. On economic health specifically, Stone (Buckinghamshire) sits 9 points above the HP17 district figure of 73/100. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HP17 postcode district.

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Stone (Buckinghamshire) scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
81.6 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 42 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Other theft 34 crimes
↑ 224% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 20 crimes
  2. 2 London Close 13 crimes
  3. 3 Bishopstone Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 6.289 · PM2.5 6.774 · PM10 10.975 µg/m³
73
Green Space 39
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 13 within 4km
1Good
  • Stone Church of England Combined SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital2.2 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital14.8 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital16 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Mandeville Practice2 mi
GP capacity2,997 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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 43 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate60.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.1%Unemployed2.3%Retired26.4%Student3.1%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.1%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary16.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.8%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership76.8%
Among the least-deprived 23% 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
20
Aylesbury Vale Parkway 1.9 mi
Aylesbury 2.3 mi
Stoke Mandeville 3.6 mi
J7 M40 9.8 mi
J6 M40 9.8 mi
J5 M40 10 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £638,500 20
Detached £680,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£391k £471k £554k £634k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Dinton (Buckinghamshire) 47 1.6 mi away ⇄
Bishopstone (Buckinghamshire) 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Aylesbury 57 2.3 mi away ⇄
Fleet Marston 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Cuddington (Buckinghamshire) 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Stoke Mandeville 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) 62 3.5 mi away ⇄
Waddesdon 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bierton 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Chearsley 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Weedon 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Little Kimble 40 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stone (Buckinghamshire) a nice place to live?

Stone (Buckinghamshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stone (Buckinghamshire) is 46/100, 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 Stone (Buckinghamshire)?

Stone (Buckinghamshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 138 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stone (Buckinghamshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Stone (Buckinghamshire) is Stone Church of England Combined School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Stone (Buckinghamshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Stone (Buckinghamshire)?

The current median house price in Stone (Buckinghamshire) is £638,500, around 124% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £680,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 46%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Stone (Buckinghamshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Stone (Buckinghamshire)

HP17 53 ⇄

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