Town Pop. 202

Living in Wicken Bonhunt: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wicken Bonhunt scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Wicken Bonhunt places 9th of 12 in the CB11 postcode district. The CB11 district averages 51/100, putting Wicken Bonhunt 12 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Wicken Bonhunt sits 10 points above the CB11 district figure of 81/100. For the surrounding area, see CB11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
282.2 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 29 crimes
↑ 331% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 1174% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 482% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 313% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 219% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Skeins Way 16 crimes
  2. 2 Clatterbury Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Oxleys Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.547 · PM2.5 6.698 · PM10 11.96 µg/m³
73
Green Space 22
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
14

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsCambridge Biomedical Campus13.5 mi
Princess Alexandra Hospital14.5 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge16.6 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryNewport Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity2,164 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)68.3%
available across Uttlesford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed1.1%Retired30.2%Student3.5%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.7%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary14.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.8%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership80.5%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax Uttlesford · 2026-27
A £1,556
B £1,815
C £2,075
D £2,334
E £2,853
F £3,371
G £3,890
H £4,668
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Newport 1.6 mi
Audley End 2.2 mi
Elsenham 4.5 mi
J9 M11 5.4 mi
J9A M11 6.5 mi
J8 M11 7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wicken Bonhunt 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

Arkesden 38 1.2 mi away ⇄
Clavering 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Newport (Uttlesford) 51 1.5 mi away ⇄
Rickling Green and Quendon 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wendens Ambo 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Widdington 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Langley (Uttlesford) 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Debden 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Manuden 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Ugley Green 52 4.1 mi away ⇄
Saffron Walden 59 4.1 mi away ⇄
Littlebury 44 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wicken Bonhunt a nice place to live?

Wicken Bonhunt has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wicken Bonhunt is 39/100, 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 Wicken Bonhunt?

Wicken Bonhunt is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 57 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Wicken Bonhunt in context

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Postcode districts in Wicken Bonhunt

CB11 51 ⇄

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