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Living in King's Cliffe: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

King's Cliffe scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where King's Cliffe most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Schools falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

That makes it the 12th highest-scoring of the 14 places in the PE8 postcode district. On broadband specifically, King's Cliffe sits 42 points above the PE8 district figure of 44/100. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE8 postcode district.

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King's Cliffe scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
112.9 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 30 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Vehicle crime 24 crimes
↑ 396% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 12 crimes
  2. 2 Horse Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Blatherwycke Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.151 · PM2.5 6.681 · PM10 11.405 µg/m³
74
Green Space 12
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area
1Good
  • Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital9.8 mi
Kettering General Hospital14.4 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary26 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust5.4 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryWansford & Kings Cliffe Practice4.1 mi
GP capacity1,852 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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed2.2%Retired28.7%Student3.1%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.9%Skilled & technical30.5%Routine & elementary21.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.7%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership67.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
Council tax North Northamptonshire · 2026-27
A £1,616
B £1,885
C £2,155
D £2,424
E £2,963
F £3,501
G £4,040
H £4,848
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Stamford 6 mi
Corby 8.9 mi
Peterborough 11.2 mi
J17 A1(M) 8.4 mi
J17 A1(M) 9 mi
J16 A1(M) 10.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in King's Cliffe 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

Woodnewton 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Collyweston 32 3.5 mi away ⇄
Nassington 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Yarwell 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wittering 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
Barrowden 32 4.1 mi away ⇄
Easton on the Hill 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wansford 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Glapthorn 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Ketton 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
South Luffenham 36 5.0 mi away ⇄
Elton (Huntingdonshire) 35 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is King's Cliffe a nice place to live?

King's Cliffe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for King's Cliffe is 38/100, 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 King's Cliffe?

King's Cliffe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 114 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in King's Cliffe?

Among the top-rated schools in King's Cliffe is Kings Cliffe Endowed Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in King's Cliffe in total.

King's Cliffe in context

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Postcode districts in King's Cliffe

PE8 40 ⇄

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