Town Pop. 431

Living in Essendine: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Essendine scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is bills: 29/100 versus a median of 47/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 15 places in the PE9 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Essendine sits 55 points above the PE9 district figure of 41/100. Safety (95) and economic health (87) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE9 postcode district.

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Essendine scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
83.5 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 15 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 2 crimes
↓ 70% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bourne Road 4 crimes
  2. 2 Crown Street 4 crimes
  3. 3 Flint Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
73
Green Space 12
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital10.5 mi
Kettering General Hospital23.7 mi
Pilgrim Hospital27 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Stamford Surgery3.2 mi
GP capacity1,718 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)77.6%
available across Rutland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate59.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired29.4%Student2%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.9%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary20.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.5%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership82.7%
Among the least-deprived 15% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
Council tax Rutland · 2026-27
A £1,825
B £2,130
C £2,434
D £2,738
E £3,346
F £3,955
G £4,563
H £5,476
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
6
Stamford 3.9 mi
Oakham 12 mi
Peterborough 12.2 mi
J17 A1(M) 12.6 mi
J17 A1(M) 13.4 mi
J16 A1(M) 14.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Essendine 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

Carlby 48 0.9 mi away ⇄
Ryhall 42 1.3 mi away ⇄
Witham on the Hill 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Greatford 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Uffington (South Kesteven) 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stamford 54 3.4 mi away ⇄
Great Casterton 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tallington 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Thurlby 53 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wothorpe 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Baston 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
West Deeping 39 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Essendine a nice place to live?

Essendine has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Essendine is 43/100, 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 Essendine?

Essendine is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 36 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Essendine

PE9 47 ⇄

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