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Living in Ellington (Huntingdonshire): Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ellington (Huntingdonshire) is 39/100, built from 8 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 71/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 24th highest-scoring of the 30 places in the PE28 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Ellington (Huntingdonshire) sits 11 points above the PE28 district figure of 72/100. 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 PE28 postcode district.

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Ellington (Huntingdonshire) scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
232.2 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 28 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Vehicle crime 21 crimes
↑ 938% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 284% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 244% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Broadweir 11 crimes
  2. 2 Thrapston Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Spaldwick Service Station 9 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.237 · PM2.5 6.757 · PM10 12.143 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing15.6 mi
Peterborough City Hospital17.1 mi
Kettering General Hospital18.9 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryAlconbury & Brampton Surgeries3.2 mi
GP capacity1,014 patients per GP
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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
62
Full fibre (FTTP)78.2%
available across Huntingdonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate61.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.2%Unemployed1.8%Retired26.6%Student3.9%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.8%Skilled & technical30.8%Routine & elementary16.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.7%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership82.5%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
31
Council tax Huntingdonshire · 2026-27
A £1,704
B £1,988
C £2,272
D £2,556
E £3,124
F £3,692
G £4,260
H £5,112
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
Huntingdon 4.5 mi
St Neots 7.3 mi
Sandy 14.4 mi
J14 A1(M) 3.8 mi
J15 A1(M) 6.6 mi
J15 A1(M) 8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ellington (Huntingdonshire) 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

Spaldwick 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Brampton (Huntingdonshire) 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Alconbury 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
West Perry 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Alconbury Weston 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
East Perry 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Buckden 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Little Stukeley 31 4.0 mi away ⇄
Great Stukeley 33 4.1 mi away ⇄
Alconbury Weald 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Catworth 30 4.5 mi away ⇄
Kimbolton 45 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ellington (Huntingdonshire) a nice place to live?

Ellington (Huntingdonshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ellington (Huntingdonshire) 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 Ellington (Huntingdonshire)?

Ellington (Huntingdonshire) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 98 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Ellington (Huntingdonshire)

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