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Living in Manea: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Manea scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 4 places sharing the PE15 postcode district, Manea scores lowest.

That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (84) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), lifestyle (19), transport (20) and schools (26). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
59.5 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 73 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Burglary 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St Nicolas Close 23 crimes
  2. 2 Cox Way 15 crimes
  3. 3 Manea 10 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
74
Green Space 6
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area
1Good
  • Manea Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital16.5 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge17.7 mi
Peterborough City Hospital19.8 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust4.9 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDoddington Medical Centre4.9 mi
GP capacity2,238 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across Fenland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
13.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
13.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 60 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed2.8%Retired25%Student2.4%Other inactive11.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.7%Skilled & technical38.1%Routine & elementary30.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.4%Level 3 (A levels)21.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.4%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership76.8%
Among the most-deprived 38% 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
20
Manea 0.9 mi
Littleport 6.2 mi
March 6.2 mi
J31 M11 17.7 mi
J14 M11 18.3 mi
J15 A1(M) 19.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £262,500 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£214k £258k £304k £349k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Pymoor 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Wardy Hill 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Welney 32 4.1 mi away ⇄
Christchurch (Fenland) 15 4.4 mi away ⇄
Doddington and Wimblington 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Little Downham 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Coveney 41 4.8 mi away ⇄
Wenny Severals 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Littleport 41 5.6 mi away ⇄
Chatteris 46 5.7 mi away ⇄
Mepal 45 5.9 mi away ⇄
March 45 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Manea a nice place to live?

Manea has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Manea is 35/100, 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 Manea?

Manea is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 143 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Manea?

Among the top-rated schools in Manea is Manea Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Manea in total.

What are house prices like in Manea?

The current median house price in Manea is £262,500, around 8% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%.

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Postcode districts in Manea

PE15 39 ⇄

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