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Living in Barnack: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Barnack is 42/100, built from 9 categories. That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 15 places in the PE9 postcode district. The PE9 district averages 47/100, putting Barnack 5 points below its own postcode area.

On bills specifically, Barnack sits 11 points above the PE9 district figure of 50/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (82) and economic health (80). For the surrounding area, see PE9 postcode district.

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Barnack scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
98.9 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 27 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 271% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sissons Close 20 crimes
  2. 2 Linden Close 14 crimes
  3. 3 Lattimers Paddock 7 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 12 µg/m³
73
Green Space 35
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital6.1 mi
Kettering General Hospital20.9 mi
Pilgrim Hospital29.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Stamford Surgery3 mi
GP capacity2,353 patients per GP
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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
72
Full fibre (FTTP)94.4%
available across Peterborough
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed2.9%Retired28.7%Student3.2%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.9%Skilled & technical29.2%Routine & elementary15.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.9%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership68.3%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax Peterborough · 2026-27
A £1,529
B £1,783
C £2,038
D £2,293
E £2,803
F £3,312
G £3,822
H £4,586
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
11
Stamford 3.2 mi
Peterborough 7.8 mi
Whittlesea 13.5 mi
J17 A1(M) 7.6 mi
J17 A1(M) 8.4 mi
J16 A1(M) 9.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Barnack 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

Ufford (Peterborough) 43 1.2 mi away ⇄
Uffington (South Kesteven) 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Tallington 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wittering 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Helpston 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wothorpe 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
West Deeping 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wansford 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stamford 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
Maxey 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Easton on the Hill 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Greatford 43 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barnack a nice place to live?

Barnack has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Barnack 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 Barnack?

Barnack is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barnack?

Among the top-rated schools in Barnack is Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Barnack in total.

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Postcode districts in Barnack

PE9 47 ⇄

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