Town Pop. 1,555

Living in Waddesdon: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Waddesdon scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Waddesdon most outperforms the national norm: 38/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 15 scored places sharing the HP18 postcode district, Waddesdon ranks 3rd. The HP18 district averages 39/100, putting Waddesdon 5 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 24 points above the HP18 district's 14/100. For the surrounding area, see HP18 postcode district.

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Waddesdon scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
61.7 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 40 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 14 crimes
  2. 2 Police Station 14 crimes
  3. 3 Grove Way 7 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
74
Green Space 35
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
30
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • Waddesdon Church of England SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Waddesdon Village 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
38
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital5.5 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital13.4 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital14.4 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,489 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
3.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate64.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.6%Unemployed3.1%Retired19.4%Student4%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.2%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.8%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership62.3%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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
9
Aylesbury Vale Parkway 2.8 mi
Aylesbury 5 mi
Haddenham and Thame Parkway 5.2 mi
J7 M40 10.1 mi
J8 M40 10.2 mi
J8A M40 10.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £432,500 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£357k £387k £418k £447k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Fleet Marston 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
Quainton 41 1.9 mi away ⇄
Westcott (Buckinghamshire) 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Shipton Lee 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Cuddington (Buckinghamshire) 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stone (Buckinghamshire) 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Oving 35 3.8 mi away ⇄
Dinton (Buckinghamshire) 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
North Marston 28 4.1 mi away ⇄
Chearsley 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch (Buckinghamshire) 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Dorton 34 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Waddesdon a nice place to live?

Waddesdon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Waddesdon is 44/100, 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 Waddesdon?

Waddesdon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 96 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Waddesdon?

Among the top-rated schools in Waddesdon are Waddesdon Church of England School and Waddesdon Village Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Waddesdon in total.

What are house prices like in Waddesdon?

The current median house price in Waddesdon is £432,500, around 52% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%.

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Postcode districts in Waddesdon

HP18 39 ⇄

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