Town Pop. 635

Living in Old Leake: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Old Leake scores 31/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 14/100 against a town median of 60/100. Old Leake places 10th of 13 in the PE22 postcode district.

That sits 19 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: schools (9), transport (15), lifestyle (16) and healthcare (21). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE22 postcode district.

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Old Leake scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
60
264.6 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 85 crimes
↑ 302% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↑ 252% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 247% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 260% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Meadow Way 18 crimes
  2. 2 Sandygate Crescent 16 crimes
  3. 3 Mayflower Gardens 11 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 7
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • The Giles AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Old Leake Primary AcademyPrimary
    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
21
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital5 mi
Lincoln County Hospital28.9 mi
Peterborough City Hospital34.5 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust5.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,150 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Boston
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
20.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
20.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
34
Employment rate52.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.8%Unemployed2.5%Retired28.5%Student3.4%Other inactive12.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.5%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary36.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.7%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership68.8%
Among the most-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax Boston · 2026-27
A £1,539
B £1,796
C £2,052
D £2,309
E £2,822
F £3,335
G £3,848
H £4,618
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
Boston 6.5 mi
Thorpe Culvert 7.6 mi
Wainfleet 7.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Old Leake 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

Leake Commonside 30 1.3 mi away ⇄
Wrangle 35 1.3 mi away ⇄
Leverton 34 1.8 mi away ⇄
Sibsey 36 3.3 mi away ⇄
Butterwick 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Haltoft End 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
Freiston 35 4.4 mi away ⇄
Friskney 41 4.7 mi away ⇄
Friskney Eaudyke 41 5.4 mi away ⇄
Stickney 31 5.6 mi away ⇄
Fishtoft 50 5.6 mi away ⇄
Boston 53 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Leake a nice place to live?

Old Leake has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Old Leake 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 Old Leake?

Old Leake has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 60/100. There were 168 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Old Leake?

Among the top-rated schools in Old Leake is The Giles Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Old Leake in total.

Old Leake in context

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Postcode districts in Old Leake

PE22 34 ⇄

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