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Living in Coates and Eastrea: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Coates and Eastrea is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Coates and Eastrea most outperforms the national norm: 97/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the PE7 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate broadband (97) from healthcare (6), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 39 points above the PE7 district's 58/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). For the surrounding area, see PE7 postcode district.

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Coates and Eastrea scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
125.7 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 82 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 42 crimes
↑ 64% above national average
Burglary 21 crimes
↑ 257% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Vehicle crime 16 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ramsey Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Funtham'S Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Skeifs Row 10 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 7
Parks Ample 14
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Coates 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
6
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital7.9 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge25 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus27.9 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryLakeside Healthcare at New Queen Street and Stanground surgeries2 mi
GP capacity1,809 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across Fenland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 44 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate61.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired23.3%Student2.5%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.1%Skilled & technical38.8%Routine & elementary28.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)19.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.8%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership77.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
Council tax Fenland · 2026-27
A £1,692
B £1,974
C £2,256
D £2,538
E £3,102
F £3,666
G £4,230
H £5,076
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
17
Whittlesea 1.8 mi
March 7.2 mi
Peterborough 7.3 mi
J16 A1(M) 9.7 mi
J16 A1(M) 9.9 mi
J17 A1(M) 10 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £245,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£214k £313k £416k £516k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Whittlesey 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
King's Dyke 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Thorney 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Benwick 36 5.0 mi away ⇄
Ramsey Mereside 36 5.3 mi away ⇄
Eye (Peterborough) 38 5.8 mi away ⇄
Ramsey Forty Foot 41 6.0 mi away ⇄
Ramsey St Mary's 37 6.4 mi away ⇄
Farcet 50 6.4 mi away ⇄
March 45 7.0 mi away ⇄
Guyhirn 26 7.0 mi away ⇄
Doddington and Wimblington 41 7.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Coates and Eastrea a nice place to live?

Coates and Eastrea has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Coates and Eastrea is 43/100, 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 Coates and Eastrea?

Coates and Eastrea is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 211 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Coates and Eastrea?

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

What are house prices like in Coates and Eastrea?

The current median house price in Coates and Eastrea is £245,000, around 14% below the England and Wales average.

Coates and Eastrea in context

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Postcode districts in Coates and Eastrea

PE7 45 ⇄

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