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Living in Stretham: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stretham comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Among the 13 scored places sharing the CB6 postcode district, Stretham ranks 11th. It scores 5 points below the CB6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 45/100.

On broadband specifically, Stretham sits 27 points above the CB6 district figure of 46/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (88) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see CB6 postcode district.

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Stretham scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

133.8 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 68 crimes

↑ 29% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 37 crimes

↑ 244% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes

↑ 41% above national average

Burglary 29 crimes

↑ 423% above national average

Vehicle crime 20 crimes

↑ 163% above national average

other 24 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Pools Road 14 crimes
2 Parking Area 12 crimes
3 Berristead Close 10 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³

Green Space 11

Parks Ample 8

Sports Pitches Adequate 2

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 4 within 4km

1Ungraded

Stretham Community 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

A&E departmentsUrgent Care Cambridge9.2 mi

Cambridge Biomedical Campus12.1 mi

RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital13.8 mi

Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks62.9%

A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%

Nearest GP surgeryHaddenham Surgery3.1 mi

GP capacity2,107 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

Full fibre (FTTP)78.3%

available across East Cambridgeshire

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

87.5%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

87.5%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate60.2%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed60.2%Unemployed2.3%Retired24.9%Student3.7%Other inactive8.8%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial43.5%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary21.4%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.2%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%

Home ownership74%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax East Cambridgeshire · 2026-27

A £1,657

B £1,933

C £2,209

D £2,485

E £3,037

F £3,589

G £4,142

H £4,970

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

Ely 3.6 mi

Soham 4.7 mi

Waterbeach 6 mi

J31 M11 10.1 mi

J14 M11 10.4 mi

J13 M11 11.3 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2

Retail Shopping Some 1

Takeaways Some 1

Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£345,000	16

5-year monthly trend

All

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Stretham a nice place to live?

Stretham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stretham is 40/100, 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 Stretham?

Stretham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 212 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Stretham?

The current median house price in Stretham is £345,000, around 21% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%.

Stretham in context

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Postcode districts in Stretham

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