Town Pop. 1,439

Living in Moulton (South Holland): Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Moulton (South Holland) scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 48/100 against a town median of 67/100. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 22 places in the PE12 postcode district.

That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). Schools (6), lifestyle (6), healthcare (12) and transport (15) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
121.6 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 63 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 30 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Other theft 23 crimes
↑ 158% above national average
Burglary 15 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Seas End Road 17 crimes
  2. 2 High Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Cekhira Avenue 11 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.046 · PM2.5 6.818 · PM10 12.193 µg/m³
73
Green Space 5
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • The John Harrox Primary School, MoultonPrimary · 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
12
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital12.9 mi
Peterborough City Hospital16.8 mi
Lincoln County Hospital35 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,745 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
52
Full fibre (FTTP)75.7%
available across South Holland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
74.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate52.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.6%Unemployed2.5%Retired32.2%Student2.7%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.1%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary31.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.4%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership75%
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
15
Spalding 4 mi
Hubberts Bridge 12.4 mi
Boston 12.5 mi
J17 A1(M) 21.1 mi
J17 A1(M) 21.5 mi
J16 A1(M) 22.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £274,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£242k £288k £336k £382k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Weston (South Holland) 37 1.1 mi away ⇄
Whaplode 33 1.2 mi away ⇄
Moulton Seas End 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Low Fulney 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Saracen's Head 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Weston Hills 34 3.1 mi away ⇄
Holbeach 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Moulton Chapel 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Spalding 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Pinchbeck 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Surfleet 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Cowbit 34 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Moulton (South Holland) a nice place to live?

Moulton (South Holland) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Moulton (South Holland) is 38/100, 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 Moulton (South Holland)?

Moulton (South Holland) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 175 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Moulton (South Holland)?

The current median house price in Moulton (South Holland) is £274,000, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 15%.

Moulton (South Holland) in context

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Postcode districts in Moulton (South Holland)

PE12 37 ⇄

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