Town Pop. 894

Living in Whitchurch (Buckinghamshire): Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Whitchurch (Buckinghamshire) scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Whitchurch (Buckinghamshire) most outperforms the national norm: 88/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 33/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 16 scored places sharing the HP22 postcode district, Whitchurch (Buckinghamshire) ranks 14th. It scores 9 points below the HP22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HP22 postcode district.

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Whitchurch (Buckinghamshire) scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
85 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 40 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 196% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 78% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Aston Abbotts Road 26 crimes
  2. 2 The Meadows 11 crimes
  3. 3 Ashgrove Gardens 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Whitchurch Combined SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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 departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital5.4 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital10.8 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital15.1 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryBerrycroft Community Health Centre3.1 mi
GP capacity2,238 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
33
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
82.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate63.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.4%Unemployed1.4%Retired26.1%Student2.6%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.2%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary14.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)45%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership79.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
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
6
Aylesbury Vale Parkway 3.5 mi
Aylesbury 4.8 mi
Stoke Mandeville 6.8 mi
J14 M1 13.7 mi
J14 M1 13.7 mi
J14 M1 13.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £499,995 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£486k £547k £610k £671k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Oving 35 1.0 mi away ⇄
Weedon 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
North Marston 28 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cublington 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Aston Abbotts 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Fleet Marston 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Granborough 33 3.4 mi away ⇄
Quainton 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Swanbourne 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bierton 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Waddesdon 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wingrave 38 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitchurch (Buckinghamshire) a nice place to live?

Whitchurch (Buckinghamshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whitchurch (Buckinghamshire) is 35/100, 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 Whitchurch (Buckinghamshire)?

Whitchurch (Buckinghamshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 76 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whitchurch (Buckinghamshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Whitchurch (Buckinghamshire) is Whitchurch Combined School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Whitchurch (Buckinghamshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Whitchurch (Buckinghamshire)?

The current median house price in Whitchurch (Buckinghamshire) is £499,995, around 75% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 13%.

Whitchurch (Buckinghamshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Whitchurch (Buckinghamshire)

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