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Living in Folksworth: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Folksworth scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Folksworth most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 54/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That places it last of the 9 scored places in the PE7 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 41 points above the PE7 district's 58/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see PE7 postcode district.

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Folksworth scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
54
333.3 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 36 crimes
↑ 198% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↑ 389% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 426% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 590% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 609% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Isis Way 17 crimes
  2. 2 A1 16 crimes
  3. 3 New Road 16 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.505 · PM2.5 6.783 · PM10 12.055 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Folksworth CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital6 mi
Kettering General Hospital19 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing25.9 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryLakeside Healthcare at Yaxley3 mi
GP capacity1,981 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 · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired29.6%Student3.3%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.9%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.6%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership76.5%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
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
12
Peterborough 6.1 mi
Whittlesea 9 mi
Huntingdon 12.5 mi
J16 A1(M) 0.9 mi
J16 A1(M) 1.2 mi
J17 A1(M) 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
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 Folksworth 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

Stilton 45 0.9 mi away ⇄
Glatton 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Holme (Huntingdonshire) 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sawtry 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Warmington (North Northamptonshire) 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Elton (Huntingdonshire) 35 4.4 mi away ⇄
Great Gidding 25 4.5 mi away ⇄
Farcet 50 4.6 mi away ⇄
Polebrook 41 5.1 mi away ⇄
Castor and Ailsworth 44 5.7 mi away ⇄
Peterborough 57 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Folksworth a nice place to live?

Folksworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Folksworth is 41/100, 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 Folksworth?

Folksworth has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 54/100. There were 121 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Folksworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Folksworth is Folksworth CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Folksworth in total.

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Postcode districts in Folksworth

PE7 45 ⇄

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