Town Pop. 198

Living in Whaddon (Buckinghamshire): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Whaddon (Buckinghamshire) comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Whaddon (Buckinghamshire) most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 3/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Among the 17 scored places sharing the MK17 postcode district, Whaddon (Buckinghamshire) ranks 12th. Whaddon (Buckinghamshire) is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 3/100 for transport, a 96-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Whaddon (Buckinghamshire) sits 53 points above the MK17 district figure of 46/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: MK17 postcode district.

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Whaddon (Buckinghamshire) scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
242.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 797% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 9 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Drugs 5 crimes
↑ 667% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 427% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 7 crimes
  2. 2 Nash Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 4 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.15 · PM2.5 6.745 · PM10 11.398 µg/m³
73
Green Space 26
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 17 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Whaddon CofE SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsMilton Keynes University Hospital4 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital13.6 mi
Northampton General Hospital16.2 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWestcroft Health Centre1.4 mi
GP capacity2,651 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
93
Employment rate62.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.7%Unemployed2.5%Retired24.5%Student3.8%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.2%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary11.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)47%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership83.1%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
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 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 Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Milton Keynes Central 3.2 mi
Bletchley 3.9 mi
Fenny Stratford 4.6 mi
J14 M1 6.7 mi
J14 M1 6.9 mi
J14 M1 7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Whaddon (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.

Nearby places

Nash 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Great Horwood 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Newton Longville 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Mursley 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bletchley 58 3.8 mi away ⇄
Thornborough 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Milton Keynes 60 4.0 mi away ⇄
Drayton Parslow 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Swanbourne 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Deanshanger 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Winslow 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Old Stratford 50 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whaddon (Buckinghamshire) a nice place to live?

Whaddon (Buckinghamshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whaddon (Buckinghamshire) is 42/100, 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 Whaddon (Buckinghamshire)?

Whaddon (Buckinghamshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 48 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Whaddon (Buckinghamshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Whaddon (Buckinghamshire)

MK17 42 ⇄

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