Town Pop. 2,350

Living in Witchford: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Witchford is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 25/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Of the 13 places sharing the CB6 postcode district, Witchford scores lowest.

Against the wider CB6 district average of 45/100, that is 11 points below. On lifestyle specifically, Witchford sits 12 points below the CB6 district figure of 41/100. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CB6 postcode district.

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Witchford scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
58
158.7 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 110 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Other theft 86 crimes
↑ 490% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 53 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 41 crimes
↑ 156% above national average
Burglary 40 crimes
↑ 386% above national average
other 43 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 104 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 18 crimes
  3. 3 Skylarks 15 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 17
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
16
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Witchford Village CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Rackham Church of England Primary School and Pre-SchoolPrimary · 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
12
A&E departmentsUrgent Care Cambridge11.7 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital13 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus14.7 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgerySt Mary's Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,981 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
25
Full fibre (FTTP)78.3%
available across East Cambridgeshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 51 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired26.5%Student3.6%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.6%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary23.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)32%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership77.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax East Cambridgeshire · 2026-27
A £1,657
B £1,933
C £2,209
D £2,485
E £3,037
F £3,589
G £4,142
H £4,970
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
23
Ely 2.2 mi
Soham 5.9 mi
Littleport 6.8 mi
J31 M11 12.1 mi
J14 M11 12.5 mi
J13 M11 13.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 5
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 £325,250 22
Detached £505,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£270k £343k £418k £490k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Little Thetford 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ely 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Coveney 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Stretham 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wilburton 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Witcham 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Little Downham 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Haddenham (East Cambridgeshire) 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Sutton (East Cambridgeshire) 51 3.9 mi away ⇄
Mepal 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Chittering 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wicken 39 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Witchford a nice place to live?

Witchford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Witchford is 34/100, 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 Witchford?

Witchford has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 58/100. There were 373 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Witchford?

Among the top-rated schools in Witchford is Witchford Village College, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Witchford in total.

What are house prices like in Witchford?

The current median house price in Witchford is £325,250, around 14% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £505,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 10%. There were 22 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Witchford in context

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Postcode districts in Witchford

CB6 45 ⇄

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