Town Pop. 3,831

Living in Elm and Emneth: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Elm and Emneth scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 79/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 39/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Elm and Emneth places 3rd of 12 in the PE14 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Elm and Emneth sits 52 points above the PE14 district figure of 27/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
63
130 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 225 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 69 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
Other theft 49 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 41 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Burglary 26 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
other 88 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 37 crimes
  2. 2 Hall Dike 35 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 27 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 13
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
28
5 schools in area · 13 within 4km
4Good1Ungraded
  • Elm CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Emneth AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Emneth Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Meadowgate AcademySpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Wisbech AcademySecondary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital18.7 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital21.5 mi
Pilgrim Hospital24.9 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryTrinity Surgery2 mi
GP capacity2,286 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
79
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across Fenland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 85 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
39
Employment rate53.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.2%Unemployed2%Retired30.6%Student2.4%Other inactive11.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary34.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications26.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.1%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership77.2%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
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
19
March 7 mi
Downham Market 7.8 mi
Watlington 8.4 mi
J16 A1(M) 22.4 mi
J16 A1(M) 22.5 mi
J17 A1(M) 22.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £275,000 27
Detached £312,500 16
Semi-detached £202,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£186k £254k £324k £392k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Paradise 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Friday Bridge 33 1.5 mi away ⇄
Wisbech 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Upwell and Outwell 34 3.0 mi away ⇄
Marshland St James 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Leverington 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Walton Highway 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
West Walton 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wisbech St Mary 35 4.1 mi away ⇄
Walpole Highway 28 4.7 mi away ⇄
Gorefield 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
Newton-in-the-Isle 37 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Elm and Emneth a nice place to live?

Elm and Emneth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Elm and Emneth is 38/100, 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 Elm and Emneth?

Elm and Emneth has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 498 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Elm and Emneth?

Among the top-rated schools in Elm and Emneth are Elm CofE Primary School, Emneth Academy and Emneth Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Elm and Emneth in total.

What are house prices like in Elm and Emneth?

The current median house price in Elm and Emneth is £275,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £312,500, semi-detached £202,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 27 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Elm and Emneth in context

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Postcode districts in Elm and Emneth

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