Town Pop. 262

Living in Northgate: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Northgate scores 31/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 10 places sharing the PE11 postcode district, Northgate scores lowest.

The PE11 district averages 46/100, putting Northgate 15 points below its own postcode area. That sits 19 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (83) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE11 postcode district.

31
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
355 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 45 crimes
↑ 416% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 302% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 991% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 298% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
other 13 crimes
Loading map…
  1. 1 Dozen'S Bank 22 crimes
  2. 2 Edinburgh Walk 13 crimes
  3. 3 Rural Avenue 9 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
74
Green Space 4
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital14.5 mi
Peterborough City Hospital15.8 mi
Lincoln County Hospital30.8 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryMunro Medical Centre3.6 mi
GP capacity2,976 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)75.7%
available across South Holland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed57.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired24.9%Student3.3%Other inactive12.3%
Professional & managerial30.2%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary31.1%
No qualifications23.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)14.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.5%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership76%
Among the most-deprived 32% of areas in England
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
13
Spalding 3.5 mi
Swineshead 10.6 mi
Heckington 11.4 mi
J17 A1(M) 19.9 mi
J17 A1(M) 20.5 mi
J16 A1(M) 21.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

Places like Northgate Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Northgate, but with a higher score in

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Northgate 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Northgate a nice place to live?

Northgate has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Northgate is 31/100, 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 Northgate?

Northgate is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 93 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode