Town Pop. 1,087

Living in Northborough: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Northborough comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Among the 14 scored places sharing the PE6 postcode district, Northborough ranks 4th.

Against the wider PE6 district average of 41/100, that is 6 points above. Its economic health score runs 27 points above the PE6 district's 62/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE6 postcode district.

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Northborough scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
105.8 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
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 19 crimes
↑ 265% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 163% 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
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.913 · PM10 12.222 µg/m³
72
Green Space 8
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
27
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good
  • Deeping St James Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Northborough Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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 Hospital4.8 mi
Pilgrim Hospital25.5 mi
Kettering General Hospital25.5 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Deepings Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity1,091 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
70
Full fibre (FTTP)94.4%
available across Peterborough
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 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
Peterborough 6.2 mi
Stamford 7.7 mi
Whittlesea 10.7 mi
J17 A1(M) 8.5 mi
J17 A1(M) 9.2 mi
J16 A1(M) 10.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Northborough 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

Deeping St James 52 1.0 mi away ⇄
Glinton 40 1.5 mi away ⇄
Maxey 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Market Deeping 57 1.8 mi away ⇄
Helpston 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
West Deeping 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Langtoft (South Kesteven) 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Newborough (Peterborough) 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tallington 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Baston 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Ufford (Peterborough) 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Greatford 43 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Northborough a nice place to live?

Northborough has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Northborough is 47/100, 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 Northborough?

Northborough 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.

What are the best schools in Northborough?

Among the top-rated schools in Northborough are Deeping St James Community Primary School and Northborough Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Northborough in total.

Northborough in context

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Postcode districts in Northborough

PE6 41 ⇄

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