Town Pop. 690

Living in Lutton: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lutton comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 85/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 45/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

Among the 22 scored places sharing the PE12 postcode district, Lutton ranks 2nd. It scores 10 points above the PE12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 37/100. On broadband specifically, Lutton sits 62 points above the PE12 district figure of 23/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE12 postcode district.

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Lutton scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
271 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 86 crimes
↑ 274% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 39 crimes
↑ 272% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 241% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 437% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bridge Road 16 crimes
  2. 2 Nursery Close 16 crimes
  3. 3 Lutton Gowts 15 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.279 · PM2.5 6.649 · PM10 11.613 µg/m³
74
Green Space 5
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Lutton St Nicholas Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital13.7 mi
Peterborough City Hospital22.6 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital33.4 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgerySuttons Medical Group1.6 mi
GP capacity1,794 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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)75.7%
available across South Holland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate49.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired36.7%Student2%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial25.7%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary37.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications26.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)16.7%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.7%
Home ownership76.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
25
Spalding 11.9 mi
King's Lynn 12.3 mi
Boston 13.5 mi
J17 A1(M) 26.5 mi
J17 A1(M) 26.7 mi
J16 A1(M) 27.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Lutton 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

Long Sutton (South Holland) 38 1.5 mi away ⇄
Gedney 33 2.0 mi away ⇄
Little Sutton 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Fleet Hargate 32 2.5 mi away ⇄
Gedney Drove End 30 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sutton Bridge 29 3.7 mi away ⇄
Tydd St Mary 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Holbeach 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Tydd Gote 35 4.8 mi away ⇄
Sutton St James 34 5.1 mi away ⇄
Saracen's Head 35 5.5 mi away ⇄
Tydd St Giles 32 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lutton a nice place to live?

Lutton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lutton is 47/100, 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 Lutton?

Lutton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 187 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lutton?

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

Lutton in context

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Postcode districts in Lutton

PE12 37 ⇄

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