Town Pop. 1,860

Living in Morton (South Kesteven): Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Morton (South Kesteven) scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 59/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 4/100 against a town median of 23/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the PE10 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 94 points separate broadband (98) from schools (4), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its lifestyle score runs 32 points below the PE10 district's 91/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE10 postcode district.

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Morton (South Kesteven) scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
60.8 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 40 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Shoplifting 13 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hazeland Steading 19 crimes
  2. 2 Hill View Gardens 11 crimes
  3. 3 Jubilee Close 9 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 4.528 · PM2.5 6.552 · PM10 11.696 µg/m³
74
Green Space 77
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • The Morton Church of England (Controlled) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
8
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital15.3 mi
Pilgrim Hospital19.6 mi
Lincoln County Hospital30.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.7%
Nearest GP surgeryDr P D Cregor & Partners1.9 mi
GP capacity1,425 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)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed2.3%Retired26.1%Student3.9%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.2%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary27.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership77.6%
Among the least-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax South Kesteven · 2026-27
A £1,507
B £1,758
C £2,009
D £2,260
E £2,762
F £3,264
G £3,767
H £4,520
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
18
Spalding 9.1 mi
Stamford 11.6 mi
Heckington 12.5 mi
J17 A1(M) 18.5 mi
J17 A1(M) 19.3 mi
J16 A1(M) 20.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
59
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £252,500 19
Detached £301,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£212k £279k £349k £416k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Rippingale 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bourne 63 2.5 mi away ⇄
Aslackby 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Thurlby 53 4.3 mi away ⇄
Pointon 42 5.0 mi away ⇄
Witham on the Hill 42 5.4 mi away ⇄
Corby Glen 42 6.1 mi away ⇄
Folkingham 45 6.1 mi away ⇄
Baston 44 6.3 mi away ⇄
Northgate 31 6.3 mi away ⇄
Billingborough 44 6.4 mi away ⇄
Swayfield 42 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Morton (South Kesteven) a nice place to live?

Morton (South Kesteven) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Morton (South Kesteven) is 49/100, 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 Morton (South Kesteven)?

Morton (South Kesteven) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 113 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Morton (South Kesteven)?

The current median house price in Morton (South Kesteven) is £252,500, around 11% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £301,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%.

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Postcode districts in Morton (South Kesteven)

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