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Living in Thriplow: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Thriplow comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Thriplow places 4th of 19 in the SG8 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 93 points separate broadband (98) from healthcare (5), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 51 points above the SG8 district's 47/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93) and economic health (93). For the surrounding area, see SG8 postcode district.

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Thriplow scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
154.6 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 12 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 358% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 620% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 229% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Gravel Pit Hill 7 crimes
  2. 2 Hill Farm Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Pigeons Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.178 · PM2.5 6.806 · PM10 12.045 µg/m³
73
Green Space 30
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Thriplow CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus5.3 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge8.3 mi
Lister Hospital17.6 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs.Allen & Gee3 mi
GP capacity2,009 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)58.3%
available across South Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate70.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed70.1%Unemployed1.2%Retired18.1%Student3.6%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.8%Skilled & technical31%Routine & elementary15.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.8%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership76.1%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
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 Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Foxton 2.2 mi
Shepreth 3 mi
Whittlesford Parkway 3 mi
J10 M11 1.7 mi
J10 M11 1.9 mi
J11 M11 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Thriplow 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

Fowlmere 45 1.0 mi away ⇄
Heathfield (South Cambridgeshire) 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Newton (South Cambridgeshire) 45 1.8 mi away ⇄
Foxton (South Cambridgeshire) 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Whittlesford 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Duxford 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Shepreth 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Harston 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Little Shelford 51 3.2 mi away ⇄
Barrington (South Cambridgeshire) 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Melbourn 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hauxton 51 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thriplow a nice place to live?

Thriplow has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Thriplow 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 Thriplow?

Thriplow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 49 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thriplow?

Among the top-rated schools in Thriplow is Thriplow CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Thriplow in total.

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Postcode districts in Thriplow

SG8 47 ⇄

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