Town Pop. 141

Living in Waresley (Huntingdonshire): Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Waresley (Huntingdonshire) is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is bills, at 31/100 against a town median of 47/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the SG19 postcode district, Waresley (Huntingdonshire) ranks 7th. The SG19 district averages 44/100, putting Waresley (Huntingdonshire) 6 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Waresley (Huntingdonshire) sits 25 points above the SG19 district figure of 64/100. For the surrounding area, see SG19 postcode district.

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Waresley (Huntingdonshire) scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
397.2 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 16 crimes
↑ 241% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 1673% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 1723% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 273% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 244% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sand Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Hardwicke Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Fox Street 4 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.097 · PM2.5 6.717 · PM10 11.649 µg/m³
74
Green Space 14
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing12.7 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus13 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge13.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust4.8 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryGreensands Medical Practice3.7 mi
GP capacity1,528 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
53
Full fibre (FTTP)78.2%
available across Huntingdonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed1.9%Retired28.6%Student4.4%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.2%Skilled & technical30.6%Routine & elementary12.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.5%Apprenticeship3%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership84%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
31
Council tax Huntingdonshire · 2026-27
A £1,704
B £1,988
C £2,272
D £2,556
E £3,124
F £3,692
G £4,260
H £5,112
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
St Neots 5 mi
Sandy 5.7 mi
Biggleswade 7.2 mi
J12 M11 10.7 mi
J12 M11 10.7 mi
J13 M11 11 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Waresley (Huntingdonshire) 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

Little Gransden 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Great Gransden 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
Gamlingay 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Abbotsley 37 1.8 mi away ⇄
Eltisley 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Potton 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Caxton 50 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wrestlingworth 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bourn 53 4.8 mi away ⇄
Tempsford 23 5.0 mi away ⇄
Yelling 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
St Neots 55 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Waresley (Huntingdonshire) a nice place to live?

Waresley (Huntingdonshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Waresley (Huntingdonshire) 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 Waresley (Huntingdonshire)?

Waresley (Huntingdonshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Waresley (Huntingdonshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Waresley (Huntingdonshire)

SG19 44 ⇄

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