Town Pop. 735

Living in Mareham le Fen: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mareham le Fen scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 41/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 13 places in the PE22 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 95 points separate broadband (98) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider PE22 district average of 34/100, that is 5 points above. For the surrounding area, see PE22 postcode district.

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Mareham le Fen scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
146.9 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 44 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 211% above national average
Possession of weapons 4 crimes
↑ 500% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Field View 12 crimes
  2. 2 Woodman'S Court 10 crimes
  3. 3 Tumby Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.097 · PM2.5 6.655 · PM10 11.743 µg/m³
74
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • The Mareham-le-Fen Church of England 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
3
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital10 mi
Lincoln County Hospital18.8 mi
Peterborough City Hospital38.3 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust5.1 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe New Coningsby Surgery3.9 mi
GP capacity4,547 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate47.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.2%Unemployed2.6%Retired34.4%Student3.8%Other inactive12%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.6%Skilled & technical39.3%Routine & elementary30%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.1%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership72.2%
Among the most-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax East Lindsey · 2026-27
A £1,517
B £1,770
C £2,023
D £2,276
E £2,782
F £3,288
G £3,793
H £4,552
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
8
Hubberts Bridge 10.9 mi
Boston 10.9 mi
Swineshead 11.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Mareham le Fen 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

Kirkby on Bain 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hagnaby 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Coningsby and Tattershall 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Stickney 31 4.9 mi away ⇄
Stickford 30 4.9 mi away ⇄
Old Bolingbroke 32 5.1 mi away ⇄
Tattershall 46 5.1 mi away ⇄
Woodhall Spa 49 5.1 mi away ⇄
Horncastle 49 5.3 mi away ⇄
West Keal 40 5.6 mi away ⇄
East Keal 39 6.4 mi away ⇄
Hagworthingham 32 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mareham le Fen a nice place to live?

Mareham le Fen has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mareham le Fen is 39/100, 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 Mareham le Fen?

Mareham le Fen is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 108 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mareham le Fen?

Among the top-rated schools in Mareham le Fen is The Mareham-le-Fen Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Mareham le Fen in total.

Mareham le Fen in context

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Postcode districts in Mareham le Fen

PE22 34 ⇄

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