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Living in Elton (Huntingdonshire): Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Elton (Huntingdonshire) is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Elton (Huntingdonshire) most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 59/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the PE8 postcode district, Elton (Huntingdonshire) ranks 13th. Elton (Huntingdonshire) is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 4/100 for healthcare, a 95-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. It scores 5 points below the PE8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 40/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE8 postcode district.

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Elton (Huntingdonshire) scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
59
199.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Criminal damage and arson 26 crimes
↑ 757% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 20 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 415% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Lane 36 crimes
  2. 2 Elton Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 London Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.765 · PM2.5 6.682 · PM10 11.152 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane ProbyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital6 mi
Kettering General Hospital16.9 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing27.7 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryWansford & Kings Cliffe Practice3.5 mi
GP capacity2,229 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)78.2%
available across Huntingdonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.8%Student3.2%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.5%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary17.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.3%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership66%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
10
Peterborough 6.9 mi
Stamford 8.8 mi
Whittlesea 11.8 mi
J17 A1(M) 3.2 mi
J17 A1(M) 3.7 mi
J16 A1(M) 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Elton (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

Warmington (North Northamptonshire) 44 1.8 mi away ⇄
Nassington 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Yarwell 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Woodnewton 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wansford 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Castor and Ailsworth 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Polebrook 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Folksworth 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Oundle 52 4.5 mi away ⇄
Glapthorn 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
Stilton 45 5.3 mi away ⇄
King's Cliffe 38 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Elton (Huntingdonshire) a nice place to live?

Elton (Huntingdonshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Elton (Huntingdonshire) is 35/100, 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 Elton (Huntingdonshire)?

Elton (Huntingdonshire) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 59/100. There were 89 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Elton (Huntingdonshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Elton (Huntingdonshire) is The Elton CofE Primary School of the Foundation of Frances and Jane Proby, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Elton (Huntingdonshire) in total.

Elton (Huntingdonshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Elton (Huntingdonshire)

PE8 40 ⇄

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