Town Pop. 1,797

Living in Woburn Sands: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Woburn Sands comes out at 58/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Woburn Sands most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 17 scored places sharing the MK17 postcode district, Woburn Sands ranks 2nd.

The MK17 district averages 42/100, putting Woburn Sands 16 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 50 points above the MK17 district's 46/100. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the MK17 postcode district.

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Woburn Sands scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
55.6 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 28 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Shoplifting 18 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 18 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 10 crimes
  3. 3 Cranfield Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 8 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
70
Green Space 25
Parks Ample 22
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
36
3 schools in area · 14 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Swallowfield PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Fulbrook SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Glebe Farm SchoolSecondary · 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
40
A&E departmentsMilton Keynes University Hospital3 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing10.6 mi
Luton and Dunstable Hospital10.7 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,135 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)96.2%
available across Milton Keynes
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 116 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate54.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired32.2%Student2.4%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.3%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.7%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership67.8%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
Council tax Milton Keynes · 2026-27
A £1,581
B £1,845
C £2,108
D £2,372
E £2,899
F £3,426
G £3,953
H £4,744
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
38
Woburn Sands 0.1 mi
Aspley Guise 0.9 mi
Bow Brickhill 2 mi
J13 M1 2 mi
J13 M1 2.4 mi
J14 M1 3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 21
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £425,000 50
Detached £577,500 16
Semi-detached £419,000 12
Terraced £379,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£218k £396k £579k £757k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Aspley Guise 50 0.8 mi away ⇄
Wavendon 43 1.0 mi away ⇄
Bow Brickhill 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
Woburn 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Little Brickhill 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Brogborough 35 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ridgmont 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Great Brickhill 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bletchley 58 4.0 mi away ⇄
Cranfield 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Lidlington 31 4.3 mi away ⇄
Milton Keynes 60 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woburn Sands a nice place to live?

Woburn Sands is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Woburn Sands is 58/100, 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 Woburn Sands?

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

What are the best schools in Woburn Sands?

Among the top-rated schools in Woburn Sands is Swallowfield Primary, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Woburn Sands in total.

What are house prices like in Woburn Sands?

The current median house price in Woburn Sands is £425,000, around 49% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £577,500, semi-detached £419,000, terraced £379,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 50 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Woburn Sands

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