Town Pop. 4,501

Living in Long Sutton (South Holland): Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Long Sutton (South Holland) comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 41/100 against a town median of 67/100. Long Sutton (South Holland) places 7th of 22 in the PE12 postcode district.

That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Schools (10), healthcare (22), lifestyle (22) and transport (24) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see PE12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
66
154.6 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 268 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 136 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 65 crimes
↑ 112% above national average
Burglary 44 crimes
↑ 180% above national average
Public order 43 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
other 140 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 45 crimes
  2. 2 Albert Avenue 42 crimes
  3. 3 Bridge Road 27 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
74
Green Space 6
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
10
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Lutton St Nicholas Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • University Academy Long SuttonSecondary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Long Sutton County Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
22
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital14.3 mi
Peterborough City Hospital20.8 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital31.1 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,794 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
51
Full fibre (FTTP)75.7%
available across South Holland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 116 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate48.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.9%Unemployed2.7%Retired35.5%Student2%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.7%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary36%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications26.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)17.6%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.8%
Home ownership72.8%
Among the most-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax South Holland · 2026-27
A £1,519
B £1,772
C £2,025
D £2,278
E £2,784
F £3,290
G £3,797
H £4,556
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
24
Spalding 11.7 mi
King's Lynn 12 mi
Watlington 13.4 mi
J17 A1(M) 25.4 mi
J17 A1(M) 25.6 mi
J16 A1(M) 26 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 33
Takeaways Adequate 9
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 £245,000 37
Detached £270,000 24
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£167k £214k £262k £309k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Little Sutton 0 1.2 mi away ⇄
Lutton 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Gedney 33 1.9 mi away ⇄
Fleet Hargate 32 2.8 mi away ⇄
Tydd St Mary 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sutton Bridge 29 3.0 mi away ⇄
Tydd Gote 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sutton St James 34 3.8 mi away ⇄
Tydd St Giles 32 4.1 mi away ⇄
Gedney Drove End 30 4.3 mi away ⇄
Holbeach 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
Walpole Marsh 0 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Sutton (South Holland) a nice place to live?

Long Sutton (South Holland) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Long Sutton (South Holland) 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 Long Sutton (South Holland)?

Long Sutton (South Holland) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 66/100. There were 696 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Long Sutton (South Holland)?

Among the top-rated schools in Long Sutton (South Holland) is Lutton St Nicholas Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Long Sutton (South Holland) in total.

What are house prices like in Long Sutton (South Holland)?

The current median house price in Long Sutton (South Holland) is £245,000, around 14% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £270,000. There were 37 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Long Sutton (South Holland) in context

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Postcode districts in Long Sutton (South Holland)

PE12 37 ⇄

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