Town Pop. 245

Living in Carlby: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Carlby comes out at 48/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 95/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is lifestyle: 6/100 versus a median of 21/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 15 places in the PE9 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate broadband (95) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 54 points above the PE9 district's 41/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE9 postcode district.

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Carlby scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
387.8 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 29 crimes
↑ 256% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 411% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 1175% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 690% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 1183% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 14 crimes
  2. 2 Fairways 11 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 10 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.156 · PM2.5 6.637 · PM10 11.784 µg/m³
74
Green Space 10
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital11.1 mi
Kettering General Hospital24.7 mi
Pilgrim Hospital26.4 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Stamford Surgery4 mi
GP capacity1,718 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired29%Student4.1%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.2%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.5%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership82.1%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Stamford 4.7 mi
Oakham 12.4 mi
Peterborough 12.7 mi
J17 A1(M) 13.3 mi
J17 A1(M) 14.1 mi
J16 A1(M) 15.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Carlby 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

Essendine 43 0.9 mi away ⇄
Witham on the Hill 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Ryhall 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Greatford 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Thurlby 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Uffington (South Kesteven) 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Baston 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Great Casterton 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Stamford 54 4.3 mi away ⇄
Tallington 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Langtoft (South Kesteven) 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bourne 63 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Carlby a nice place to live?

Carlby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Carlby is 48/100, 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 Carlby?

Carlby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 95 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Carlby

PE9 47 ⇄

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