Town Pop. 1,245

Living in Friday Bridge: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Friday Bridge is 33/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 84/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 43/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the PE14 postcode district, Friday Bridge ranks 9th. Its broadband score runs 57 points above the PE14 district's 27/100. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE14 postcode district.

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Friday Bridge scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
379.1 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 275 crimes
↑ 563% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 53 crimes
↑ 526% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 49 crimes
↑ 159% above national average
Other theft 28 crimes
↑ 263% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 220% above national average
other 53 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 March Road 153 crimes
  2. 2 Begdale Road 18 crimes
  3. 3 Kirkham'S Lane 13 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
73
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
22
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Good
  • Elm CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Friday Bridge Community 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
9
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital18.3 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital22.1 mi
Pilgrim Hospital26 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryUpwell Health Centre2.9 mi
GP capacity1,955 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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across Fenland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
34
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed2.7%Retired28.9%Student2.6%Other inactive12.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29%Skilled & technical37.5%Routine & elementary33.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)18.9%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership73.5%
Among the most-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
Council tax Fenland · 2026-27
A £1,692
B £1,974
C £2,256
D £2,538
E £3,102
F £3,666
G £4,230
H £5,076
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
15
March 5.4 mi
Downham Market 8.5 mi
Manea 8.7 mi
J16 A1(M) 21 mi
J16 A1(M) 21.1 mi
J17 A1(M) 21.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Friday Bridge 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

Elm and Emneth 38 1.5 mi away ⇄
Upwell and Outwell 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Paradise 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wisbech 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wisbech St Mary 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Leverington 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Guyhirn 26 4.5 mi away ⇄
Marshland St James 37 5.0 mi away ⇄
West Walton 37 5.1 mi away ⇄
Walton Highway 37 5.2 mi away ⇄
Gorefield 43 5.3 mi away ⇄
Christchurch (Fenland) 15 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Friday Bridge a nice place to live?

Friday Bridge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Friday Bridge is 33/100, 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 Friday Bridge?

Friday Bridge has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 472 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Friday Bridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Friday Bridge are Elm CofE Primary School and Friday Bridge Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Friday Bridge in total.

Friday Bridge in context

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Postcode districts in Friday Bridge

PE14 36 ⇄

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