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Living in Langtoft (South Kesteven): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Langtoft (South Kesteven) is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 82/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Langtoft (South Kesteven) places 7th of 14 in the PE6 postcode district.

Its economic health score runs 20 points above the PE6 district's 62/100. Safety (96) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (8), schools (16), transport (17) and lifestyle (17) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE6 postcode district.

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Langtoft (South Kesteven) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
96
48.8 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 28 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bede Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 8 crimes
  3. 3 Tithe Farm Pastures 6 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.697 · PM2.5 6.972 · PM10 13.093 µg/m³
72
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Langtoft 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
8
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital8 mi
Pilgrim Hospital24.1 mi
Kettering General Hospital25.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Deepings Practice1.5 mi
GP capacity1,091 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
52
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 37 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed1.8%Retired30.7%Student3.4%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.2%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.5%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership85.1%
Among the least-deprived 12% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax South Kesteven · 2026-27
A £1,507
B £1,758
C £2,009
D £2,260
E £2,762
F £3,264
G £3,767
H £4,520
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
17
Stamford 6.7 mi
Peterborough 9.3 mi
Spalding 10 mi
J17 A1(M) 11.1 mi
J17 A1(M) 11.9 mi
J16 A1(M) 13.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
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 £295,000 18
Detached £358,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£258k £307k £358k £408k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Baston 44 1.1 mi away ⇄
Market Deeping 57 1.5 mi away ⇄
Greatford 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
West Deeping 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Deeping St James 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Maxey 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Tallington 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Northborough 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Thurlby 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Helpston 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Carlby 48 4.5 mi away ⇄
Glinton 40 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Langtoft (South Kesteven) a nice place to live?

Langtoft (South Kesteven) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Langtoft (South Kesteven) is 43/100, 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 Langtoft (South Kesteven)?

Langtoft (South Kesteven) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 96/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Langtoft (South Kesteven)?

Among the top-rated schools in Langtoft (South Kesteven) is Langtoft Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Langtoft (South Kesteven) in total.

What are house prices like in Langtoft (South Kesteven)?

The current median house price in Langtoft (South Kesteven) is £295,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £358,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 8%.

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Postcode districts in Langtoft (South Kesteven)

PE6 41 ⇄

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