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Living in Westbury (Buckinghamshire): Liveability Score 30/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Westbury (Buckinghamshire) scores 30/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100. Of the 8 places sharing the NN13 postcode district, Westbury (Buckinghamshire) scores lowest.

It scores 21 points below the NN13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. That sits 20 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (85) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NN13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
269.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 50 crimes
↑ 344% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 473% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 394% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 128% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
other 11 crimes
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  1. 1 Airport/Airfield 23 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 14 crimes
  3. 3 Buckingham Street 8 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.489 · PM2.5 6.581 · PM10 11.81 µg/m³
74
Green Space 16
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital9.6 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital15.1 mi
Northampton General Hospital17.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorthampton General Hospital NHS Trust8.8 mi
Routine referral (median)14 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75%
Nearest GP surgeryBrackley Medical Centre2 mi
GP capacity1,898 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate60.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed60.8%Unemployed2.4%Retired23.8%Student3.7%Other inactive9.4%
Professional & managerial47.5%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary18.1%
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.5%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership73.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
42
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 East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
King's Sutton 7.6 mi
Bicester North 8.3 mi
Bicester Village 9 mi
J10 M40 6.4 mi
J10 M40 6.8 mi
J11 M40 9.4 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

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Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Westbury (Buckinghamshire) 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Westbury (Buckinghamshire) a nice place to live?

Westbury (Buckinghamshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Westbury (Buckinghamshire) is 30/100, 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 Westbury (Buckinghamshire)?

Westbury (Buckinghamshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 91 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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