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Living in The City: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for The City is 33/100, built from 8 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the HP14 postcode district, The City ranks 8th. It scores 14 points below the HP14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. Its economic health score runs 17 points above the HP14 district's 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: HP14 postcode district.

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The City scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
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74.9 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 6 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 390% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Water End Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Bricks Lane 3 crimes
  3. 3 Grange Farm Road 2 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.805 · PM2.5 6.643 · PM10 10.718 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Radnage Church of England Primary 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
7
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital9.5 mi
Wexham Park Hospital14.5 mi
Royal Berkshire Hospital15 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryStokenchurch Medical Centre1.9 mi
GP capacity1,891 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
10.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
97
Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.3%Unemployed2.3%Retired30.6%Student3.1%Other inactive5.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.1%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary10.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.7%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership89.2%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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
17
Saunderton 1.8 mi
Princes Risborough 4 mi
Monks Risborough 5.3 mi
J5 M40 2 mi
J5 M40 2.5 mi
J6 M40 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in The City 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

Beacon's Bottom 40 0.8 mi away ⇄
Bledlow Ridge 28 1.1 mi away ⇄
Stokenchurch 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bolter End 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Lane End 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Lacey Green and Loosley Row 33 3.1 mi away ⇄
Walter's Ash and Naphill 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Chinnor 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Downley 63 3.7 mi away ⇄
Frieth 28 3.7 mi away ⇄
Kingston Blount 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Speen 35 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is The City a nice place to live?

The City has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for The City is 33/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

What are the best schools in The City?

Among the top-rated schools in The City is Radnage Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in The City in total.

The City in context

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Postcode districts in The City

HP14 47 ⇄

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