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Living in Kimbolton: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kimbolton scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 41/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the PE19 postcode district.

Safety (89) and economic health (83) also clear 80/100. Transport (11), schools (15) and lifestyle (16) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Kimbolton in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE19 postcode district.

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Kimbolton scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
99 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 24 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stow Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 Newtown Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Park Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
74
Green Space 28
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area
1Good
  • Kimbolton Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
Healthcare
41
A&E departmentsBedford Hospital South Wing11.7 mi
Kettering General Hospital16.1 mi
Peterborough City Hospital20 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,383 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)78.2%
available across Huntingdonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate55.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.5%Unemployed2%Retired28.8%Student5.8%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.9%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary13.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.3%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership76%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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
St Neots 7.6 mi
Huntingdon 8.6 mi
Bedford 11.8 mi
J14 A1(M) 8.1 mi
J15 A1(M) 10.3 mi
J15 A1(M) 11.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £380,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£315k £396k £479k £560k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Tilbrook 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
Great Staughton 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Little Staughton 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
West Perry 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Upper Dean 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Catworth 30 3.4 mi away ⇄
Spaldwick 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
East Perry 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Keysoe Row 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hargrave 49 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ellington (Huntingdonshire) 39 4.5 mi away ⇄
Riseley (Bedford) 41 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kimbolton a nice place to live?

Kimbolton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kimbolton is 45/100, 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 Kimbolton?

Kimbolton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 83 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kimbolton?

Among the top-rated schools in Kimbolton is Kimbolton Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kimbolton in total.

What are house prices like in Kimbolton?

The current median house price in Kimbolton is £380,000, around 33% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 16%.

Kimbolton in context

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Postcode districts in Kimbolton

PE19 49 ⇄
PE28 40 ⇄

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