Town Pop. 539

Living in Bicker: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bicker is 31/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the PE20 postcode district.

That sits 19 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (85). Below 30/100: schools (4), lifestyle (5), transport (9) and healthcare (10). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
228.2 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 40 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 319% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 589% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 228% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 A17 16 crimes
  2. 2 Church Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Mill Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
74
Green Space 4
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital8.3 mi
Peterborough City Hospital23.2 mi
Lincoln County Hospital25.3 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust5.3 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgerySwineshead Medical Group1.6 mi
GP capacity1,037 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Boston
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed2%Retired30.7%Student3%Other inactive10.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.7%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary31.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)14.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.4%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.9%
Home ownership73.9%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax Boston · 2026-27
A £1,539
B £1,796
C £2,052
D £2,309
E £2,822
F £3,335
G £3,848
H £4,618
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
9
Swineshead 3.3 mi
Hubberts Bridge 4.7 mi
Heckington 6.1 mi
J17 A1(M) 27.3 mi
J17 A1(M) 27.9 mi
J16 A1(M) 29 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bicker 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

Donington 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Bicker Gauntlet 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Swineshead 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Northorpe 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Quadring 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Gosberton 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Sutterton 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Claydike Bank 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kirton End 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hubbert's Bridge 35 4.6 mi away ⇄
Risegate 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Kirton (Boston) 43 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bicker a nice place to live?

Bicker has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bicker is 31/100, 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 Bicker?

Bicker is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 123 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Bicker

PE20 35 ⇄

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