Town Pop. 2,208

Living in Swavesey: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Swavesey is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Swavesey most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the CB24 postcode district.

Its economic health score runs 12 points above the CB24 district's 74/100. On the national picture that lands Swavesey in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CB24 postcode district.

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Swavesey scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
77 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 72 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gale Close 26 crimes
  2. 2 Ramper Road 18 crimes
  3. 3 Whitton Close 18 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 5.429 · PM2.5 6.923 · PM10 12.013 µg/m³
73
Green Space 45
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
31
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
1Outstanding1Ungraded
  • Swavesey Village CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Swavesey 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
36
A&E departmentsUrgent Care Cambridge7.5 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus9.7 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing22.5 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,808 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
71
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate64.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired21.9%Student5.9%Other inactive5.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.3%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary17%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.6%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership72.5%
Among the least-deprived 12% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
Council tax South Cambridgeshire · 2026-27
A £1,691
B £1,972
C £2,254
D £2,536
E £3,100
F £3,663
G £4,227
H £5,072
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
23
Huntingdon 8.3 mi
Cambridge North 8.5 mi
Waterbeach 8.9 mi
J31 M11 4.9 mi
J14 M11 5.8 mi
J13 M11 6.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
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 £347,500 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£317k £397k £479k £558k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Over 55 1.6 mi away ⇄
Fen Drayton 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Boxworth 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Needingworth 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Fenstanton 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Longstanton and Northstowe 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Willingham 48 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bar Hill 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
St Ives (Huntingdonshire) 56 3.9 mi away ⇄
Elsworth 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Oakington 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Dry Drayton 35 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Swavesey a nice place to live?

Swavesey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Swavesey is 49/100, 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 Swavesey?

Swavesey has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 170 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Swavesey?

Among the top-rated schools in Swavesey is Swavesey Village College, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Swavesey in total.

What are house prices like in Swavesey?

The current median house price in Swavesey is £347,500, around 22% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 20%.

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Postcode districts in Swavesey

CB24 51 ⇄

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