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Living in Colsterworth: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Colsterworth is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Colsterworth most outperforms the national norm: 87/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 60/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the NG33 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Colsterworth sits 74 points above the NG33 district figure of 13/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG33 postcode district.

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Colsterworth scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
60
199.8 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 72 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 37 crimes
↑ 153% above national average
Vehicle crime 35 crimes
↑ 658% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 226% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bridge End 26 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 22 crimes
  3. 3 The Ropewalk 20 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.157 · PM2.5 6.808 · PM10 14.102 µg/m³
71
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area
1Good
  • Colsterworth Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital20.4 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary24.6 mi
Queens Medical Centre25 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,700 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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.3%Student2.6%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.1%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary25%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.7%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership62.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
64
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 East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Grantham 7.1 mi
Oakham 10.4 mi
Melton Mowbray 11.6 mi
J17 A1(M) 22.4 mi
J17 A1(M) 23.2 mi
J16 A1(M) 24.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Colsterworth 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

Lobthorpe 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
South Witham 31 2.8 mi away ⇄
Swayfield 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Corby Glen 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Clipsham 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Castle Bytham 28 4.8 mi away ⇄
Greetham 35 5.3 mi away ⇄
Market Overton 39 5.4 mi away ⇄
Wymondham (Melton) 40 6.1 mi away ⇄
Harlaxton 39 6.2 mi away ⇄
Denton (South Kesteven) 40 6.7 mi away ⇄
Cottesmore 45 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Colsterworth a nice place to live?

Colsterworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Colsterworth is 39/100, 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 Colsterworth?

Colsterworth has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 60/100. There were 192 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Colsterworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Colsterworth is Colsterworth Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Colsterworth in total.

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Postcode districts in Colsterworth

NG33 35 ⇄

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