Town Pop. 12,981

Living in Bourne: Liveability Score 63/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bourne scores 63/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 94/100 against a national town median of 21/100. That is the highest score of the 5 places in the PE10 postcode district.

Against the wider PE10 district average of 53/100, that is 10 points above. That is 13 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (89) and environment (80). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
73.7 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 371 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 214 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 91 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 57 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Public order 56 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 168 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Exeter Street 75 crimes
  2. 2 Shires Court 44 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 42 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 97
Parks Ample 21
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 19

Services

Schools
39
6 schools in area · 8 within 4km
5Good1Ungraded
  • Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Bourne AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Bourne Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Willoughby AcademySpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bourne Westfield Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
50
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital12.3 mi
Pilgrim Hospital20.9 mi
Kettering General Hospital28.7 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,425 patients per GP
1dentist4pharmacies

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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 409 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired28.4%Student3.4%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary29.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.1%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership70.1%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax South Kesteven · 2026-27
A £1,507
B £1,758
C £2,009
D £2,260
E £2,762
F £3,264
G £3,767
H £4,520
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
36
Stamford 9.3 mi
Spalding 9.3 mi
Peterborough 14.3 mi
J17 A1(M) 16.1 mi
J17 A1(M) 16.8 mi
J16 A1(M) 18.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
94
Pubs & Bars Ample 13
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 20
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 12
Retail Shopping Ample 62
Takeaways Ample 12
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £250,000 169
Detached £331,750 72
Semi-detached £230,000 52
Terraced £173,000 36
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£107k £188k £270k £351k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Thurlby 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
Morton (South Kesteven) 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Witham on the Hill 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Baston 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Carlby 48 4.7 mi away ⇄
Rippingale 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
Langtoft (South Kesteven) 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
Greatford 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
Essendine 43 5.5 mi away ⇄
Market Deeping 57 6.4 mi away ⇄
Aslackby 39 6.5 mi away ⇄
Corby Glen 42 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bourne a nice place to live?

Bourne is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bourne is 63/100, 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 Bourne?

Bourne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 957 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bourne?

Among the top-rated schools in Bourne are Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy, Bourne Academy and Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Bourne in total.

What are house prices like in Bourne?

The current median house price in Bourne is £250,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £331,750, semi-detached £230,000, terraced £173,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 169 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bourne in context

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Postcode districts in Bourne

PE10 53 ⇄

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