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About Buckworth
Buckworth is a small village located in Cambridgeshire, within the county of England. It lies in a rural area, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land. The village is part of the PE28 postcode area, which covers several nearby settlements. Buckworth is situated near the border with Lincolnshire, and the nearby town of Spalding is a short distance to the north. The local landscape is characterised by flat fields and hedgerows, typical of the Fenland region. The village itself is modest in size, with a small number of residential properties and a few local amenities. It is a quiet place, with a close-knit community and a strong sense of local identity. The area is well-connected by road, with the A1101 passing close by, providing access to larger towns and cities.
School Ratings in Buckworth
Families in Buckworth have access to 9 local schools. Somersham Primary School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 13 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Buckworth
Homes sell for an average of £397K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £462K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Buckworth
Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Buckworth, with 24 incidents recorded in April 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Buckworth
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Buckworth among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.
Healthcare in Buckworth
There is 1 GP surgery within three miles of Buckworth, the nearest being Alconbury Surgery (2.7 miles away).
Local Data for Buckworth
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Property Prices 8,078 sales
Schools & Education 9 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the PE28 postcode area.
Household Income in Buckworth ONS 2023
The average total household income in Buckworth is approximately £67,737 a year before tax, 22% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £47,676. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £47,676.
Businesses in Buckworth ONS 2025
There are approximately 2,491 active businesses based in Buckworth, around 47 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 90% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 51 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Buckworth IMD 2025
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Buckworth experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.
Crime in Buckworth 129 crimes · April 2026
Crime levels in Buckworth are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 1 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Buckworth
Of the 21,809 households in and around Buckworth, 76% are owned, 10% are socially rented and 14% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Buckworth.