Town Pop. 352

Living in Swanbourne: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Swanbourne comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Swanbourne most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 4/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Swanbourne places 16th of 17 in the MK17 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Swanbourne sits 14 points above the MK17 district figure of 71/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see MK17 postcode district.

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Swanbourne scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
119.3 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 21 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 196% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mursley Road 14 crimes
  2. 2 Bates Close 6 crimes
  3. 3 Breakfast Field 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.915 · PM2.5 6.679 · PM10 11.144 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Swanbourne Church of England VA SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsMilton Keynes University Hospital7.1 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital9.3 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital15.2 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust7.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWestcroft Health Centre5.1 mi
GP capacity2,391 patients per GP
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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
58
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate60.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.5%Unemployed1.4%Retired28.2%Student3.5%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.8%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary16.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.9%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership68.2%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
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 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

Transport
4
Bletchley 5.9 mi
Fenny Stratford 6.6 mi
Leighton Buzzard 6.9 mi
J14 M1 10.2 mi
J14 M1 10.2 mi
J14 M1 10.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Swanbourne in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Mursley 36 1.4 mi away ⇄
Winslow 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Granborough 33 2.4 mi away ⇄
Drayton Parslow 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Stewkley 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Great Horwood 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
North Marston 28 3.2 mi away ⇄
Oving 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Newton Longville 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Cublington 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch (Buckinghamshire) 35 3.9 mi away ⇄
Whaddon (Buckinghamshire) 42 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Swanbourne a nice place to live?

Swanbourne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Swanbourne is 38/100, 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 Swanbourne?

Swanbourne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 42 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Swanbourne?

Among the top-rated schools in Swanbourne is Swanbourne Church of England VA School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Swanbourne in total.

Swanbourne in context

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Postcode districts in Swanbourne

MK17 42 ⇄

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