Town Pop. 1,570

Living in Ketton: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ketton is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Ketton most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Bills falls furthest short: 29/100 where the typical UK town reaches 47/100.

That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 15 places in the PE9 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate broadband (95) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider PE9 district average of 47/100, that is 5 points below. For the surrounding area, see PE9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
60.5 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 29 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Vehicle crime 16 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chater Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 8 crimes
  3. 3 Wotton Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
74
Green Space 28
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Ketton Church of England 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
3
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital11.4 mi
Kettering General Hospital17.1 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary24.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.7%
Nearest GP surgeryEmpingham Medical Centre2.9 mi
GP capacity1,948 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)77.6%
available across Rutland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 54 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate52.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.2%Unemployed1.4%Retired34.1%Student3.8%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.1%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.2%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership76.3%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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
9
Stamford 3.2 mi
Oakham 8.2 mi
Corby 11.5 mi
J17 A1(M) 11.7 mi
J17 A1(M) 12.4 mi
J16 A1(M) 13.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £504,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£393k £494k £599k £700k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Collyweston 32 1.5 mi away ⇄
Easton on the Hill 40 1.8 mi away ⇄
Edith Weston 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
North Luffenham 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Great Casterton 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wothorpe 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Empingham 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
South Luffenham 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Stamford 54 3.2 mi away ⇄
Barrowden 32 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wittering 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Morcott 32 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ketton a nice place to live?

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

Ketton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 95 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ketton?

Among the top-rated schools in Ketton is Ketton Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ketton in total.

What are house prices like in Ketton?

The current median house price in Ketton is £504,500, around 77% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%.

Postcode districts in Ketton

PE9 47 ⇄

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