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Living in Maxey: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Maxey is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Maxey most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 32/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the PE6 postcode district, Maxey ranks 5th. On economic health specifically, Maxey sits 27 points above the PE6 district figure of 62/100. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE6 postcode district.

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Maxey scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
202.8 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 35 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Vehicle crime 19 crimes
↑ 598% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 403% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lincoln Road 22 crimes
  2. 2 Church Street 12 crimes
  3. 3 Woodcroft Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.651 · PM2.5 6.801 · PM10 12.075 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
27

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital5.4 mi
Kettering General Hospital24.5 mi
Pilgrim Hospital26.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Deepings Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity1,091 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
32
Full fibre (FTTP)94.4%
available across Peterborough
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
56.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
55.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate53.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.1%Unemployed1.6%Retired35.8%Student3.4%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.2%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary19.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)30%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership88.7%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax Peterborough · 2026-27
A £1,529
B £1,783
C £2,038
D £2,293
E £2,803
F £3,312
G £3,822
H £4,586
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
23
Stamford 6.2 mi
Peterborough 6.9 mi
Spalding 11.6 mi
J17 A1(M) 8.5 mi
J17 A1(M) 9.3 mi
J16 A1(M) 10.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
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 Maxey 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

West Deeping 39 1.3 mi away ⇄
Northborough 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Market Deeping 57 1.6 mi away ⇄
Helpston 39 1.8 mi away ⇄
Deeping St James 52 1.9 mi away ⇄
Tallington 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Glinton 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Langtoft (South Kesteven) 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ufford (Peterborough) 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Greatford 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Barnack 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Baston 44 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Maxey a nice place to live?

Maxey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Maxey is 44/100, 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 Maxey?

Maxey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 115 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Maxey in context

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Postcode districts in Maxey

PE6 41 ⇄

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