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Living in Great Casterton: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Great Casterton is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Great Casterton most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Bills falls furthest short: 29/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

Among the 15 scored places sharing the PE9 postcode district, Great Casterton ranks 6th. Its broadband score runs 48 points above the PE9 district's 41/100. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE9 postcode district.

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Great Casterton scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
222.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Vehicle crime 30 crimes
↑ 1210% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 23 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 560% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 255% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 12 crimes
  2. 2 The Charters 12 crimes
  3. 3 Bloody Oaks Service Station 9 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.411 · PM2.5 6.679 · PM10 12.195 µg/m³
73
Green Space 11
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
17
2 schools in area · 9 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • Great Casterton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Casterton College RutlandSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital11.6 mi
Kettering General Hospital20.5 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary25.8 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Stamford Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity2,151 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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)77.6%
available across Rutland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate53.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.1%Unemployed2.5%Retired32.8%Student3.4%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.5%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary24%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.1%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership78.7%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
29
Council tax Rutland · 2026-27
A £1,825
B £2,130
C £2,434
D £2,738
E £3,346
F £3,955
G £4,563
H £5,476
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
13
Stamford 2.4 mi
Oakham 9 mi
Peterborough 13.2 mi
J17 A1(M) 12.5 mi
J17 A1(M) 13.4 mi
J16 A1(M) 14.8 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Great Casterton 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

Stamford 54 1.8 mi away ⇄
Ryhall 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Wothorpe 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ketton 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Empingham 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Easton on the Hill 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Essendine 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Uffington (South Kesteven) 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Collyweston 32 4.0 mi away ⇄
Carlby 48 4.2 mi away ⇄
Exton (Rutland) 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Wittering 34 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Casterton a nice place to live?

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

Great Casterton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 106 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Casterton?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Casterton are Great Casterton Church of England Primary School and Casterton College Rutland, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Great Casterton in total.

Postcode districts in Great Casterton

PE9 47 ⇄

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