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Living in Murrow: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Murrow scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health falls furthest short: 33/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the PE13 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Murrow sits 35 points above the PE13 district figure of 39/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: lifestyle (8), healthcare (9), transport (13) and schools (17). For the surrounding area, see PE13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
324.5 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 83 crimes
↑ 291% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
Burglary 24 crimes
↑ 974% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 355% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 246% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 32 crimes
  2. 2 Newlands Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 John Bends Way 10 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
74
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Murrow Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital12.9 mi
Pilgrim Hospital23.8 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital27.1 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryParson Drove Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity2,493 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
74
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across Fenland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
33
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed2.3%Retired27.7%Student2.6%Other inactive13.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.6%Skilled & technical38.4%Routine & elementary32%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.3%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership75.7%
Among the most-deprived 23% 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
13
March 6.2 mi
Whittlesea 9.1 mi
Manea 11.7 mi
J17 A1(M) 16.7 mi
J16 A1(M) 16.7 mi
J17 A1(M) 16.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
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 Murrow 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

Parson Drove 36 1.1 mi away ⇄
Guyhirn 26 2.4 mi away ⇄
Wisbech St Mary 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
Gedney Hill 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Gorefield 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Sutton St Edmund 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Holbeach Drove 31 4.4 mi away ⇄
Leverington 41 4.8 mi away ⇄
Whaplode Drove 28 5.2 mi away ⇄
Wisbech 47 5.6 mi away ⇄
Friday Bridge 33 5.7 mi away ⇄
Thorney 36 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Murrow a nice place to live?

Murrow has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Murrow is 36/100, 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 Murrow?

Murrow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 207 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Murrow?

Among the top-rated schools in Murrow is Murrow Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Murrow in total.

Murrow in context

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Postcode districts in Murrow

PE13 40 ⇄

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