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Living in Wexham Street: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wexham Street scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 60/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 55/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the SL2 postcode district, Wexham Street scores lowest. Against the wider SL2 district average of 61/100, that is 10 points below. On healthcare specifically, Wexham Street sits 14 points below the SL2 district figure of 74/100. For the surrounding area, see SL2 postcode district.

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Wexham Street scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
55
351.2 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 104 crimes
↑ 281% above national average
Public order 33 crimes
↑ 518% above national average
Vehicle crime 32 crimes
↑ 713% above national average
Other theft 28 crimes
↑ 450% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
other 65 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 35 crimes
  2. 2 Grangewood 23 crimes
  3. 3 Nursery Lane 20 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 10.921 · PM2.5 7.426 · PM10 11.39 µg/m³
68
Green Space 67
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
39
2 schools in area · 30 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • The Stoke Poges SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Pioneer Secondary AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
60
A&E departmentsWexham Park Hospital0.4 mi
Hillingdon Hospital4.6 mi
Ealing Hospital9.8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThreeways0.8 mi
GP capacity2,405 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
70
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed3%Retired20.9%Student6.7%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.1%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary16.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.5%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership69.3%
Among the least-deprived 34% 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
22
Slough 2.3 mi
Langley 2.8 mi
Gerrards Cross 3.2 mi
J1A M40 1.7 mi
J16 M25 2.1 mi
J16 M25 2.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wexham Street 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

Stoke Poges 54 0.6 mi away ⇄
Fulmer 38 1.2 mi away ⇄
George Green 51 1.6 mi away ⇄
Farnham Common and Farnham Royal 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Iver Heath 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Slough 62 2.3 mi away ⇄
Gerrards Cross 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tatling End 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Baker's Wood 48 3.1 mi away ⇄
Higher Denham 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Iver 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Denham 46 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wexham Street a nice place to live?

Wexham Street is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wexham Street is 51/100, 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 Wexham Street?

Wexham Street has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 55/100. There were 288 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wexham Street?

Among the top-rated schools in Wexham Street is The Stoke Poges School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Wexham Street in total.

Wexham Street in context

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Postcode districts in Wexham Street

SL2 61 ⇄
SL3 58 ⇄

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