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Living in Wilstone: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wilstone is 41/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the HP23 postcode district.

That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92) and economic health (80). Transport (12), lifestyle (17) and schools (18) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see HP23 postcode district.

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Wilstone scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
127.1 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 19 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 243% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 139% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bromley 9 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 9 crimes
  3. 3 Lendon Grove 5 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.937 · PM2.5 6.834 · PM10 11.502 µg/m³
73
Green Space 21
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
18

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital4.9 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital10.4 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital14.3 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust5.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryRothschild House Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,876 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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)63.6%
available across Dacorum
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate63.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.9%Unemployed2%Retired21.8%Student4.6%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.6%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary14%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.5%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership76.9%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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
12
Cheddington 3 mi
Tring 3.1 mi
Stoke Mandeville 4.6 mi
J11 M1 10.6 mi
J11 M1 10.8 mi
J11A M1 10.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wilstone 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

Marsworth 39 1.1 mi away ⇄
Tring 52 1.8 mi away ⇄
Aston Clinton 44 1.8 mi away ⇄
Cheddington 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Pitstone 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Halton (Buckinghamshire) 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Weston Turville 52 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wigginton (Dacorum) 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Buckinghamshire) 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Aldbury 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wingrave 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bierton 48 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wilstone a nice place to live?

Wilstone has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wilstone is 41/100, 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 Wilstone?

Wilstone is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 60 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Wilstone

HP23 45 ⇄

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