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Living in Holme (Huntingdonshire): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Holme (Huntingdonshire) comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Holme (Huntingdonshire) most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 9 scored places sharing the PE7 postcode district, Holme (Huntingdonshire) ranks 8th.

Its broadband score runs 27 points above the PE7 district's 58/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91) and economic health (82). Wider context for the surrounding area: PE7 postcode district.

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Holme (Huntingdonshire) scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
144.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 195% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 18 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 366% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 163% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pingle Bank 10 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 9 crimes
  3. 3 Church Street 7 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.838 · PM2.5 6.783 · PM10 12.073 µg/m³
73
Green Space 27
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Holme CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
4
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital7.4 mi
Kettering General Hospital21 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge23.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.7%
Nearest GP surgeryWellside Surgery2.9 mi
GP capacity1,952 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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)78.2%
available across Huntingdonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate59.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired27%Student3.4%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.2%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary16.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)36%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership80.3%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
Council tax Huntingdonshire · 2026-27
A £1,704
B £1,988
C £2,272
D £2,556
E £3,124
F £3,692
G £4,260
H £5,112
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
11
Peterborough 6.9 mi
Whittlesea 7.5 mi
Huntingdon 10.4 mi
J15 A1(M) 2.2 mi
J16 A1(M) 2.3 mi
J16 A1(M) 3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Holme (Huntingdonshire) 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

Stilton 45 2.1 mi away ⇄
Glatton 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Folksworth 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) 52 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sawtry 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ramsey St Mary's 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
Farcet 50 4.4 mi away ⇄
Great Gidding 25 5.3 mi away ⇄
Upwood 39 5.3 mi away ⇄
Bury (Huntingdonshire) 46 6.0 mi away ⇄
Ramsey Mereside 36 6.0 mi away ⇄
Ramsey 44 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holme (Huntingdonshire) a nice place to live?

Holme (Huntingdonshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Holme (Huntingdonshire) 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 Holme (Huntingdonshire)?

Holme (Huntingdonshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 71 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Holme (Huntingdonshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Holme (Huntingdonshire) is Holme CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Holme (Huntingdonshire) in total.

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Postcode districts in Holme (Huntingdonshire)

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