Town Pop. 747

Living in Parson Drove: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Parson Drove comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 31/100 against a town median of 67/100. Among the 11 scored places sharing the PE13 postcode district, Parson Drove ranks 5th.

On schools specifically, Parson Drove sits 20 points below the PE13 district figure of 45/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (89) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see PE13 postcode district.

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Parson Drove scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
131.2 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 47 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 116% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 243% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 22 crimes
  2. 2 Newlands Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 John Bends Way 10 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
74
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Alderman Payne Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital13.2 mi
Pilgrim Hospital22.7 mi
RAF Lakenheath Medical Hospital28.1 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryParson Drove Surgery0.9 mi
GP capacity2,493 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
26
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across Fenland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
51.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
51.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
31
Employment rate50%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50%Unemployed2%Retired31.7%Student2.6%Other inactive13.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.1%Skilled & technical38.2%Routine & elementary32.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)18.7%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership77.8%
Among the most-deprived 24% 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
15
March 7.3 mi
Whittlesea 9.7 mi
Spalding 11.9 mi
J17 A1(M) 16.9 mi
J17 A1(M) 16.9 mi
J16 A1(M) 17.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Parson Drove 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

Murrow 36 1.1 mi away ⇄
Gedney Hill 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wisbech St Mary 35 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sutton St Edmund 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Guyhirn 26 3.4 mi away ⇄
Holbeach Drove 31 3.5 mi away ⇄
Gorefield 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Whaplode Drove 28 4.3 mi away ⇄
Leverington 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
Newton-in-the-Isle 37 5.5 mi away ⇄
Wisbech 47 5.7 mi away ⇄
Tydd St Giles 32 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Parson Drove a nice place to live?

Parson Drove has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Parson Drove 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 Parson Drove?

Parson Drove is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 98 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Parson Drove?

Among the top-rated schools in Parson Drove is Alderman Payne Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Parson Drove in total.

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Postcode districts in Parson Drove

PE13 40 ⇄

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