Town Pop. 935

Living in Wigginton (Dacorum): Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wigginton (Dacorum) scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. No other settlement in the HP23 postcode district scores higher. Wigginton (Dacorum) leads all 6.

Against the wider HP23 district average of 45/100, that is 8 points above. On broadband specifically, Wigginton (Dacorum) sits 64 points above the HP23 district figure of 35/100. Safety (90) and economic health (90) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see HP23 postcode district.

53
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Settlement area

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Wigginton (Dacorum) scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
179.7 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 43 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
Vehicle crime 25 crimes
↑ 456% above national average
Burglary 19 crimes
↑ 480% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stocks Road 22 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 19 crimes
  3. 3 Station Road 16 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • St Bartholomew's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, WiggintonPrimary · 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
13
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital6.7 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital10.2 mi
Watford General Hospital12.2 mi
Hospital waitsWest Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks68.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs89.9%
Nearest GP surgeryRothschild House Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity1,914 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Dacorum
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired28.8%Student3.4%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.6%Skilled & technical30.8%Routine & elementary13.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)13.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.5%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership82.9%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Dacorum · 2026-27
A £1,606
B £1,874
C £2,141
D £2,409
E £2,944
F £3,480
G £4,015
H £4,818
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
31
Tring 1.6 mi
Berkhamsted 3.2 mi
Wendover 5 mi
J9 M1 9.7 mi
J20 M25 9.8 mi
J9 M1 9.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £658,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£513k £639k £769k £895k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Tring 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Cholesbury 44 1.8 mi away ⇄
Aldbury 49 2.1 mi away ⇄
Berkhamsted 62 2.9 mi away ⇄
Marsworth 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ashley Green 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wilstone 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Pitstone 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Chartridge 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Little Gaddesden 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Lee Common 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
Aston Clinton 44 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wigginton (Dacorum) a nice place to live?

Wigginton (Dacorum) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wigginton (Dacorum) is 53/100, 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 Wigginton (Dacorum)?

Wigginton (Dacorum) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 168 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Wigginton (Dacorum)?

The current median house price in Wigginton (Dacorum) is £658,500, around 131% above the England and Wales average.

Wigginton (Dacorum) in context

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Postcode districts in Wigginton (Dacorum)

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