Town Pop. 1,145

Living in Wingrave: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wingrave scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Schools falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100. Wingrave places 13th of 16 in the HP22 postcode district.

It scores 6 points below the HP22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. Its broadband score runs 39 points above the HP22 district's 35/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the HP22 postcode district.

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Wingrave scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
106.6 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 59 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 119% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chiltern Road 10 crimes
  2. 2 Leyburne Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Parsonage Farm 8 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 13
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Wingrave Church of England Combined SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
6
A&E departmentsStoke Mandeville Hospital4.9 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital10.9 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital11.2 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryAshcroft Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity1,737 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
74
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 41 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired27.9%Student4.4%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.8%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary15.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.1%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership78.4%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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 Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Affinity Water
Average bill regional £490/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Cheddington 3.4 mi
Leighton Buzzard 4.5 mi
Aylesbury 4.7 mi
J11A M1 11.4 mi
J11A M1 11.4 mi
J12 M1 11.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
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 £716,250 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£402k £496k £593k £687k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Aston Abbotts 42 1.4 mi away ⇄
Wing (Buckinghamshire) 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
Cublington 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bierton 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Broughton (Buckinghamshire) 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Weedon 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Cheddington 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wilstone 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Slapton (Buckinghamshire) 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Aston Clinton 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch (Buckinghamshire) 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Marsworth 39 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wingrave a nice place to live?

Wingrave has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wingrave is 38/100, 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 Wingrave?

Wingrave is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 122 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Wingrave?

The current median house price in Wingrave is £716,250, around 151% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%.

Wingrave in context

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Postcode districts in Wingrave

HP22 44 ⇄

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