Town Pop. 970

Living in Castor and Ailsworth: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Castor and Ailsworth scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 98/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 67/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

On broadband specifically, Castor and Ailsworth sits 26 points above the PE5 district figure of 72/100. Below 30/100: transport (9), schools (13) and lifestyle (14). That puts Castor and Ailsworth in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
130.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 38 crimes
↑ 158% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 38 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Love'S Hill 18 crimes
  2. 2 Singerfire Road 15 crimes
  3. 3 Benams Close 13 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6.4 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
72
Green Space 37
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 9
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Castor CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital2.6 mi
Kettering General Hospital20.2 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing30.9 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,977 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)94.4%
available across Peterborough
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed2.9%Retired30.3%Student3.4%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.7%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary16.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)37%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership69.2%
Among the least-deprived 34% 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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Peterborough 4 mi
Stamford 7.6 mi
Whittlesea 9.8 mi
J17 A1(M) 2.8 mi
J17 A1(M) 3.6 mi
J16 A1(M) 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £550,000 11
Detached £573,750 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£456k £490k £525k £559k 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Wansford 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Yarwell 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Peterborough 57 3.6 mi away ⇄
Elton (Huntingdonshire) 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Nassington 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ufford (Peterborough) 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Helpston 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Glinton 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Barnack 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
Warmington (North Northamptonshire) 44 5.4 mi away ⇄
Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) 52 5.4 mi away ⇄
Wittering 34 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Castor and Ailsworth a nice place to live?

Castor and Ailsworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Castor and Ailsworth is 44/100, 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 Castor and Ailsworth?

Castor and Ailsworth has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 127 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Castor and Ailsworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Castor and Ailsworth is Castor CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Castor and Ailsworth in total.

What are house prices like in Castor and Ailsworth?

The current median house price in Castor and Ailsworth is £550,000, around 93% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £573,750.

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