Town Pop. 220

Living in Greatford: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Greatford is 43/100, built from 8 categories. Economic health is where Greatford most outperforms the national norm: 88/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 33/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Greatford places 6th of 15 in the PE9 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Greatford sits 17 points above the PE9 district figure of 71/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Wider context for the surrounding area: PE9 postcode district.

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Greatford scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
431.8 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 29 crimes
↑ 296% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 468% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 1321% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 779% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 1329% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 14 crimes
  2. 2 Fairways 11 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 10 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.235 · PM2.5 6.649 · PM10 11.869 µg/m³
74
Green Space 18
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital8.8 mi
Kettering General Hospital24.8 mi
Pilgrim Hospital25.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Deepings Practice3.3 mi
GP capacity1,671 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
33
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
65.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
65.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired29%Student4.1%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.2%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.5%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership82.1%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax South Kesteven · 2026-27
A £1,507
B £1,758
C £2,009
D £2,260
E £2,762
F £3,264
G £3,767
H £4,520
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
8
Stamford 4.9 mi
Peterborough 10.2 mi
Spalding 11.8 mi
J17 A1(M) 11.3 mi
J17 A1(M) 12.1 mi
J16 A1(M) 13.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
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 Greatford 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

Baston 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Langtoft (South Kesteven) 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
West Deeping 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tallington 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Essendine 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Carlby 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Uffington (South Kesteven) 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Thurlby 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Market Deeping 57 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ryhall 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Maxey 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Witham on the Hill 42 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Greatford a nice place to live?

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

Greatford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 95 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Greatford

PE9 47 ⇄

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