Town Pop. 5,537

Living in Wendover: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wendover comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 48/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the HP22 postcode district.

It scores 6 points above the HP22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. On schools specifically, Wendover sits 17 points above the HP22 district figure of 31/100. Safety (91) and economic health (80) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see HP22 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
46.8 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 108 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Other theft 39 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Public order 18 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
other 44 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 25 crimes
  2. 2 Hale Lane 24 crimes
  3. 3 Icknield Close 14 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
73
Green Space 28
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Ample 12
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
48
5 schools in area · 6 within 4km
1Outstanding4Good
  • Chiltern Way AcademySpecial · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Halton Community Combined SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • John Colet SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The John Hampden SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Wendover Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital2.7 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital13.4 mi
Watford General Hospital15.8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,645 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
67.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
71.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 183 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed2.7%Retired29.6%Student3.3%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.8%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary16.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.6%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership72.6%
Among the least-deprived 19% 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
12
Wendover 0.4 mi
Stoke Mandeville 2.4 mi
Little Kimble 3.1 mi
J5 M40 10.3 mi
J5 M40 10.5 mi
J4 M40 10.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 30
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £568,000 58
Detached £735,000 12
Semi-detached £583,000 32
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£243k £471k £706k £935k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Halton (Buckinghamshire) 35 1.2 mi away ⇄
Weston Turville 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Butler's Cross 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Aston Clinton 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stoke Mandeville 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Little Kimble 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Great Kimble 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
South Heath 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Lee Common 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Askett and Whiteleaf 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Cholesbury 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Tring 52 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wendover a nice place to live?

Wendover is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wendover is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Wendover?

Wendover is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 259 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wendover?

Among the top-rated schools in Wendover are Chiltern Way Academy, Halton Community Combined School and John Colet School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Wendover in total.

What are house prices like in Wendover?

The current median house price in Wendover is £568,000, around 99% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £735,000, semi-detached £583,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 45%. There were 58 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wendover in context

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Postcode districts in Wendover

HP22 44 ⇄

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