Town Pop. 873

Living in Butterwick: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Butterwick comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Butterwick places 4th of 13 in the PE22 postcode district.

That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (4), lifestyle (10), schools (17) and transport (23). For the surrounding area, see PE22 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
129.4 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 47 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
Other crime 10 crimes
↑ 475% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Spencer Gardens 16 crimes
  2. 2 Upsall Road 14 crimes
  3. 3 Linton Close 11 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.621 · PM2.5 6.742 · PM10 11.864 µg/m³
74
Green Space 4
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • The Butterwick Pinchbeck's Endowed CofE 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
4
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital2.7 mi
Lincoln County Hospital29.2 mi
Peterborough City Hospital30.8 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryParkside Medical Centre3.6 mi
GP capacity1,919 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
9.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
9.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate44.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.9%Unemployed2%Retired31%Student2.8%Other inactive19.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.2%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary37.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications27.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)18.1%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership78.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
23
Boston 4 mi
Hubberts Bridge 7.3 mi
Swineshead 10.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Butterwick 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

Freiston 35 0.9 mi away ⇄
Haltoft End 35 1.2 mi away ⇄
Leverton 34 1.8 mi away ⇄
Fishtoft 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
Scrane End 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Old Leake 31 3.6 mi away ⇄
Boston 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Sibsey 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Leake Commonside 30 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wrangle 35 4.6 mi away ⇄
Kirton (Boston) 43 6.4 mi away ⇄
Kirton End 44 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Butterwick a nice place to live?

Butterwick has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Butterwick is 36/100, 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 Butterwick?

Butterwick is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 113 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Butterwick?

Among the top-rated schools in Butterwick is The Butterwick Pinchbeck's Endowed CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Butterwick in total.

Butterwick in context

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Postcode districts in Butterwick

PE22 34 ⇄

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