Town Pop. 1,330

Living in Wyton: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wyton is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 11/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 24th highest-scoring of the 30 places in the PE28 postcode district. Its economic health score runs 14 points above the PE28 district's 72/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE28 postcode district.

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Wyton scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
195.5 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 88 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 56 crimes
↑ 177% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 28 crimes
↑ 210% above national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
Public order 19 crimes
↑ 120% above national average
other 44 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ramsey Road 64 crimes
  2. 2 Pidley Sheep Lane 29 crimes
  3. 3 Ruddles Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
71
Green Space 26
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Wyton on the Hill Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsUrgent Care Cambridge13.6 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus15.7 mi
Peterborough City Hospital16.7 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryRiverport Medical Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity1,722 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)78.2%
available across Huntingdonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate61.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.9%Unemployed1.9%Retired24.8%Student2.6%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.6%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary17.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.9%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership69.2%
Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
Council tax Huntingdonshire · 2026-27
A £1,704
B £1,988
C £2,272
D £2,556
E £3,124
F £3,692
G £4,260
H £5,112
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 Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Huntingdon 3.7 mi
St Neots 10.1 mi
Whittlesea 13.6 mi
J14 A1(M) 6.3 mi
J15 A1(M) 8.2 mi
J15 A1(M) 9.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wyton in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Houghton (Huntingdonshire) 51 1.3 mi away ⇄
Hemingford Abbots 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
St Ives (Huntingdonshire) 56 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hemingford Grey 48 2.6 mi away ⇄
Huntingdon 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Godmanchester 63 3.5 mi away ⇄
Pidley 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Warboys 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Abbots Ripton 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Needingworth 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Great Stukeley 33 4.0 mi away ⇄
Wistow (Huntingdonshire) 41 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wyton a nice place to live?

Wyton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wyton is 39/100, 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 Wyton?

Wyton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 260 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wyton?

Among the top-rated schools in Wyton is Wyton on the Hill Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wyton in total.

Wyton in context

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Postcode districts in Wyton

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