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Living in Fishtoft: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Fishtoft scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Lifestyle (25), healthcare (26) and transport (29) all fall below 30/100.

On the national picture that lands Fishtoft in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE21 postcode district.

50
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Settlement area

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Fishtoft scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
75.5 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 29 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 244% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 69% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Royal Way 9 crimes
  2. 2 Bridle Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Church Green 5 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 80
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
32
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Good
  • Fishtoft AcademyPrimary · 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
26
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital2.1 mi
Peterborough City Hospital28.8 mi
Lincoln County Hospital29 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryGreyfriars Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity2,893 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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Boston
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate60.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.7%Unemployed1.6%Retired27%Student3.1%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.2%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary32.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.3%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership75.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax Boston · 2026-27
A £1,539
B £1,796
C £2,052
D £2,309
E £2,822
F £3,335
G £3,848
H £4,618
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
29
Boston 2.6 mi
Hubberts Bridge 5.8 mi
Swineshead 8.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Fishtoft 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

Freiston 35 1.3 mi away ⇄
Haltoft End 35 1.7 mi away ⇄
Butterwick 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Boston 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Scrane End 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Leverton 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Kirton (Boston) 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kirton End 44 4.7 mi away ⇄
Sibsey 36 5.2 mi away ⇄
Old Leake 31 5.6 mi away ⇄
Hubbert's Bridge 35 5.9 mi away ⇄
Sutterton 37 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fishtoft a nice place to live?

Fishtoft is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Fishtoft is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Fishtoft?

Fishtoft is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Fishtoft?

Among the top-rated schools in Fishtoft is Fishtoft Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Fishtoft in total.

Fishtoft in context

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Postcode districts in Fishtoft

PE21 51 ⇄

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