Town Pop. 3,619

Living in Doddington and Wimblington: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Doddington and Wimblington scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 72/100 versus a median of 88/100. Among the 4 scored places sharing the PE15 postcode district, Doddington and Wimblington ranks 2nd.

Its healthcare score runs 11 points below the PE15 district's 40/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Schools (18), transport (20), lifestyle (20) and healthcare (29) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see PE15 postcode district.

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Doddington and Wimblington scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 141 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 67 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 26 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 21 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 13 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
other 46 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ancaster Way 61 crimes
  2. 2 Honeymead Road 15 crimes
  3. 3 Addison Road 14 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 8
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
18
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Lionel Walden Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Thomas Eaton Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
29
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital14.9 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge19 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital20.6 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity3,182 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
61
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across Fenland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 114 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed1.7%Retired29.3%Student3%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.1%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary28.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.8%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership78.6%
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
20
March 4 mi
Manea 4.4 mi
Whittlesea 8.7 mi
J15 A1(M) 15.3 mi
J16 A1(M) 15.3 mi
J15 A1(M) 15.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £292,500 32
Detached £340,000 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£195k £253k £312k £370k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

March 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Chatteris 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Benwick 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Manea 35 4.4 mi away ⇄
Wenny Severals 0 5.1 mi away ⇄
Wardy Hill 0 5.3 mi away ⇄
Christchurch (Fenland) 15 6.1 mi away ⇄
Pymoor 41 6.4 mi away ⇄
Ramsey Forty Foot 41 6.7 mi away ⇄
Mepal 45 7.0 mi away ⇄
Welney 32 7.5 mi away ⇄
Coates and Eastrea 43 7.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Doddington and Wimblington a nice place to live?

Doddington and Wimblington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Doddington and Wimblington is 41/100, 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 Doddington and Wimblington?

Doddington and Wimblington has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 314 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Doddington and Wimblington?

Among the top-rated schools in Doddington and Wimblington are Lionel Walden Primary School and Thomas Eaton Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Doddington and Wimblington in total.

What are house prices like in Doddington and Wimblington?

The current median house price in Doddington and Wimblington is £292,500, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £340,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 32 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Doddington and Wimblington in context

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Postcode districts in Doddington and Wimblington

PE15 39 ⇄

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