Town Pop. 8,416

Living in Holbeach: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Holbeach is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Holbeach most outperforms the national norm: 38/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 55/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Holbeach places 4th of 22 in the PE12 postcode district. It scores 5 points above the PE12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 37/100. On healthcare specifically, Holbeach sits 13 points above the PE12 district figure of 25/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
55
139.3 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 508 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 237 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 102 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Public order 77 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Shoplifting 62 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 186 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pearl Court 66 crimes
  2. 2 Back Lane 52 crimes
  3. 3 East Elloe Avenue 47 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
73
Green Space 7
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
22
3 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Holbeach Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • University Academy HolbeachSecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
38
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital11.9 mi
Peterborough City Hospital18.6 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital35.2 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,996 patients per GP
1dentist3pharmacies

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
47
Full fibre (FTTP)75.7%
available across South Holland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 219 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed2.4%Retired30.5%Student2.2%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.1%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary37.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)18%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.9%
Home ownership71.2%
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
36
Spalding 7.3 mi
Boston 12.1 mi
Hubberts Bridge 12.9 mi
J17 A1(M) 23.3 mi
J17 A1(M) 23.6 mi
J16 A1(M) 24.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 48
Takeaways Ample 13
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £219,750 72
Detached £255,000 45
Semi-detached £176,500 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£135k £187k £240k £291k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Saracen's Head 35 1.6 mi away ⇄
Whaplode 33 2.1 mi away ⇄
Fleet Hargate 32 2.1 mi away ⇄
Moulton Seas End 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Gedney 33 2.8 mi away ⇄
Moulton (South Holland) 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Weston (South Holland) 37 4.3 mi away ⇄
Lutton 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Sutton St James 34 4.7 mi away ⇄
Long Sutton (South Holland) 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Moulton Chapel 34 5.7 mi away ⇄
Low Fulney 43 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holbeach a nice place to live?

Holbeach has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Holbeach is 42/100, 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 Holbeach?

Holbeach has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 55/100. There were 1,172 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Holbeach?

Among the top-rated schools in Holbeach are Holbeach Primary Academy and The Holbeach William Stukeley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Holbeach in total.

What are house prices like in Holbeach?

The current median house price in Holbeach is £219,750, around 23% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £255,000, semi-detached £176,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%. There were 72 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Holbeach in context

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Postcode districts in Holbeach

PE12 37 ⇄

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