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Living in Gorefield: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gorefield scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 35/100 against a town median of 60/100. Gorefield places 2nd of 11 in the PE13 postcode district.

Its schools score runs 12 points below the PE13 district's 45/100. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (19), transport (23) and lifestyle (29) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
290 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 47 crimes
↑ 162% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↑ 316% above national average
Other theft 24 crimes
↑ 619% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 310% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 591% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cattle Dike 12 crimes
  2. 2 Sutton Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Churchill Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 7
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
33
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Gorefield Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
19
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital16.8 mi
Pilgrim Hospital21.1 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital27 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryParson Drove Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity2,445 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
35
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across Fenland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
71.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate51.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.8%Unemployed2%Retired33.3%Student2%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.2%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary34.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.1%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership81.8%
Among the most-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
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
23
March 8.7 mi
Watlington 12.1 mi
Downham Market 12.6 mi
J17 A1(M) 20.4 mi
J17 A1(M) 20.5 mi
J16 A1(M) 20.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Gorefield 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

Leverington 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Newton-in-the-Isle 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wisbech St Mary 35 2.2 mi away ⇄
Tydd St Giles 32 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wisbech 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sutton St Edmund 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Parson Drove 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
West Walton 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Murrow 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Sutton St James 34 4.2 mi away ⇄
Tydd Gote 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Tydd St Mary 36 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorefield a nice place to live?

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

Gorefield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 156 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gorefield?

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

Gorefield in context

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Postcode districts in Gorefield

PE13 40 ⇄

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