Town Pop. 4,886

Living in Winslow: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Winslow is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Winslow most outperforms the national norm: 88/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

Winslow places 3rd of 14 in the MK18 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 42 points above the MK18 district's 46/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see MK18 postcode district.

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Winslow scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
63.7 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 123 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Other theft 58 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 30 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Other crime 15 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
other 69 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 24 crimes
  2. 2 Little Hill 17 crimes
  3. 3 Rudds Close 16 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 30
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
30
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good1Ungraded
  • Furze Down SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Sir Thomas Fremantle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Winslow Church of England 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
3
A&E departmentsMilton Keynes University Hospital7.7 mi
Stoke Mandeville Hospital10.3 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital17.3 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust6.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWestcroft Health Centre5.7 mi
GP capacity1,947 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Buckinghamshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 153 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed1.9%Retired27.1%Student3.1%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.3%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary20.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.4%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership68.7%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
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 C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Bletchley 7.1 mi
Milton Keynes Central 7.7 mi
Aylesbury Vale Parkway 7.9 mi
J14 M1 11 mi
J14 M1 11.1 mi
J14 M1 11.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £380,000 37
Detached £527,500 10
Semi-detached £365,000 13
Terraced £312,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£278k £368k £461k £552k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Granborough 33 1.7 mi away ⇄
Great Horwood 41 1.9 mi away ⇄
Swanbourne 38 2.1 mi away ⇄
Mursley 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
North Marston 28 3.3 mi away ⇄
Padbury 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Thornborough 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Nash 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Oving 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Drayton Parslow 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Whaddon (Buckinghamshire) 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch (Buckinghamshire) 35 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Winslow a nice place to live?

Winslow has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Winslow is 42/100, 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 Winslow?

Winslow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 311 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Winslow?

Among the top-rated schools in Winslow are Furze Down School and Sir Thomas Fremantle School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Winslow in total.

What are house prices like in Winslow?

The current median house price in Winslow is £380,000, around 33% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £527,500, semi-detached £365,000, terraced £312,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 37 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Winslow in context

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Postcode districts in Winslow

MK18 42 ⇄

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