Town Pop. 2,132

Living in Leverington: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Leverington comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 51/100 against a national town median of 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 47/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 11 places in the PE13 postcode district. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see PE13 postcode district.

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Leverington scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
47
250 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 174 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
Shoplifting 107 crimes
↑ 544% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 88 crimes
↑ 172% above national average
Other theft 34 crimes
↑ 156% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 32 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
other 98 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mile Tree Lane 141 crimes
  2. 2 North End 32 crimes
  3. 3 Burcroft Road 28 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 14
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
40
1 school in area · 14 within 4km
1Good
  • Leverington Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
43
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital17.6 mi
Pilgrim Hospital21.7 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital25.9 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryNorth Brink Practice1.5 mi
GP capacity2,286 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across Fenland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 63 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
37
Employment rate53.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.2%Unemployed2.4%Retired30.2%Student2.8%Other inactive11.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.1%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary37.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications26.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.4%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership71.1%
Among the most-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
Council tax Fenland · 2026-27
A £1,692
B £1,974
C £2,256
D £2,538
E £3,102
F £3,666
G £4,230
H £5,076
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
30
March 8.4 mi
Watlington 10.6 mi
Downham Market 11.2 mi
J17 A1(M) 21.4 mi
J17 A1(M) 21.5 mi
J16 A1(M) 21.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
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 £220,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£220k £248k £278k £307k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Gorefield 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Wisbech 47 1.7 mi away ⇄
Newton-in-the-Isle 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wisbech St Mary 35 2.3 mi away ⇄
West Walton 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Paradise 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Walton Highway 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Tydd St Giles 32 3.3 mi away ⇄
Elm and Emneth 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Tydd Gote 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Friday Bridge 33 4.2 mi away ⇄
Walpole Marsh 0 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Leverington a nice place to live?

Leverington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Leverington is 41/100, 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 Leverington?

Leverington has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 47/100. There were 533 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Leverington?

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

What are house prices like in Leverington?

The current median house price in Leverington is £220,000, around 23% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 11%.

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Postcode districts in Leverington

PE13 40 ⇄

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