Town Pop. 1,292

Living in Gosberton: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Gosberton is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 54/100 against a national town median of 18/100. That is the highest score of the 10 places in the PE11 postcode district.

The PE11 district averages 46/100, putting Gosberton 7 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 23 points above the PE11 district's 31/100. Broadband (96) and safety (82) also clear 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE11 postcode district.

53
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Gosberton scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
80.5 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 45 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Whitehall 13 crimes
  2. 2 Church Street 8 crimes
  3. 3 Belchmire Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.708 · PM2.5 6.649 · PM10 11.711 µg/m³
74
Green Space 5
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
33
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good
  • Gosberton AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Gosberton House AcademySpecial · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
54
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital10.2 mi
Peterborough City Hospital19.7 mi
Lincoln County Hospital28.7 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust4.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,215 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)75.7%
available across South Holland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 43 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate50.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired35.8%Student1.8%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.4%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary34%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications26%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.1%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.9%
Home ownership77%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax South Holland · 2026-27
A £1,519
B £1,772
C £2,025
D £2,278
E £2,784
F £3,290
G £3,797
H £4,556
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
Spalding 5.5 mi
Swineshead 7.1 mi
Hubberts Bridge 7.7 mi
J17 A1(M) 23.9 mi
J17 A1(M) 24.5 mi
J16 A1(M) 25.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £235,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£202k £244k £288k £330k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Quadring 40 1.3 mi away ⇄
Risegate 38 2.1 mi away ⇄
Surfleet 38 2.4 mi away ⇄
Donington 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sutterton 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bicker 31 3.8 mi away ⇄
Pinchbeck 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Northgate 31 4.4 mi away ⇄
Northorpe 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Fosdyke 28 4.9 mi away ⇄
Bicker Gauntlet 0 5.0 mi away ⇄
Weston (South Holland) 37 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gosberton a nice place to live?

Gosberton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Gosberton is 53/100, 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 Gosberton?

Gosberton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 104 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gosberton?

Among the top-rated schools in Gosberton are Gosberton Academy and Gosberton House Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Gosberton in total.

What are house prices like in Gosberton?

The current median house price in Gosberton is £235,000, around 18% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 11%.

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Postcode districts in Gosberton

PE11 46 ⇄

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