Town Pop. 275

Living in Freiston: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Freiston comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 8/100 against a town median of 60/100. Freiston places 6th of 13 in the PE22 postcode district.

That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (86) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (4), lifestyle (11), schools (16) and transport (25). For the surrounding area, see PE22 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
272.7 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 33 crimes
↑ 260% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 355% above national average
Other crime 8 crimes
↑ 1355% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 180% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Spencer Gardens 16 crimes
  2. 2 Linton Close 11 crimes
  3. 3 Homers Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.647 · PM2.5 6.747 · PM10 11.985 µg/m³
74
Green Space 11
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • The Butterwick Pinchbeck's Endowed 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
4
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital2.4 mi
Lincoln County Hospital29.3 mi
Peterborough City Hospital30.1 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryParkside Medical Centre2.9 mi
GP capacity2,796 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
8
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Boston
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
76%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate40.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed40.6%Unemployed2%Retired28.7%Student3.2%Other inactive25.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial25.9%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary39.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications27.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)14.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.4%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership71.8%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
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
25
Boston 3.3 mi
Hubberts Bridge 6.6 mi
Swineshead 9.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Freiston 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

Haltoft End 35 0.9 mi away ⇄
Butterwick 36 0.9 mi away ⇄
Fishtoft 50 1.3 mi away ⇄
Leverton 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Scrane End 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Boston 53 3.0 mi away ⇄
Old Leake 31 4.4 mi away ⇄
Sibsey 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Leake Commonside 30 5.2 mi away ⇄
Wrangle 35 5.4 mi away ⇄
Kirton (Boston) 43 5.5 mi away ⇄
Kirton End 44 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Freiston a nice place to live?

Freiston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Freiston 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 Freiston?

Freiston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 75 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Freiston?

Among the top-rated schools in Freiston is The Butterwick Pinchbeck's Endowed CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Freiston in total.

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Postcode districts in Freiston

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