Town Pop. 2,175

Living in Wing (Buckinghamshire): Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wing (Buckinghamshire) is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Wing (Buckinghamshire) most outperforms the national norm: 61/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 14 places in the LU7 postcode district.

On healthcare specifically, Wing (Buckinghamshire) sits 20 points above the LU7 district figure of 41/100. Broadband (92) and safety (90) also clear 80/100. Below 30/100: transport (11) and lifestyle (16). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LU7 postcode district.

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Wing (Buckinghamshire) scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
59.3 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 63 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rothschild Road 15 crimes
  2. 2 Aylesbury Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Soulbury Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.954 · PM2.5 6.887 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
71
Green Space 20
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
34
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good
  • Overstone Combined SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Cottesloe SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
61
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital7.1 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital8.2 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital10.1 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust6.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,089 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 60 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate60.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.8%Unemployed2.8%Retired25.1%Student3.9%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.4%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary21.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.7%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership71.3%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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 D
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Leighton Buzzard 2.2 mi
Cheddington 3.7 mi
Bletchley 6.8 mi
J12 M1 9.6 mi
J12 M1 9.7 mi
J11A M1 9.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £335,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£301k £351k £404k £454k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Wingrave 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Cublington 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Soulbury 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Aston Abbotts 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Stewkley 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Leighton Buzzard 57 3.0 mi away ⇄
Slapton (Buckinghamshire) 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Billington (Central Bedfordshire) 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
Stoke Hammond 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Cheddington 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Heath and Reach 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Drayton Parslow 42 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wing (Buckinghamshire) a nice place to live?

Wing (Buckinghamshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wing (Buckinghamshire) is 54/100, 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 Wing (Buckinghamshire)?

Wing (Buckinghamshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 129 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wing (Buckinghamshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Wing (Buckinghamshire) are Overstone Combined School and The Cottesloe School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Wing (Buckinghamshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Wing (Buckinghamshire)?

The current median house price in Wing (Buckinghamshire) is £335,000, around 18% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 17%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wing (Buckinghamshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Wing (Buckinghamshire)

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