Town Pop. 4,085

Living in Pinchbeck: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pinchbeck scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 69/100 against a town median of 88/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the PE11 postcode district.

It scores 5 points below the PE11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (13), schools (25) and lifestyle (28) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see PE11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
69
100.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 162 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 87 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 34 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Shoplifting 27 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Burglary 24 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
other 78 crimes
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  1. 1 Walpole Close 68 crimes
  2. 2 Dozen'S Bank 22 crimes
  3. 3 Hospital 19 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 6
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
25
2 schools in area · 14 within 4km
2Good
  • St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, SpaldingPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Pinchbeck East Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
13
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital12.9 mi
Peterborough City Hospital15.9 mi
Lincoln County Hospital31.9 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryMunro Medical Centre1.2 mi
GP capacity3,856 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
51
Full fibre (FTTP)75.7%
available across South Holland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 102 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed56.8%Unemployed2.8%Retired28.3%Student2.7%Other inactive9.5%
Professional & managerial29.4%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary33.8%
No qualifications22.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.5%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership75%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
33
Spalding 1.6 mi
Swineshead 11 mi
Hubberts Bridge 11.5 mi
J17 A1(M) 20.3 mi
J17 A1(M) 20.8 mi
J16 A1(M) 21.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 14
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £258,000 37
Detached £286,000 26
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£181k £236k £293k £348k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pinchbeck a nice place to live?

Pinchbeck has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pinchbeck is 41/100, 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 Pinchbeck?

Pinchbeck has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 69/100. There were 412 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pinchbeck?

Among the top-rated schools in Pinchbeck are St Paul's Community Primary and Nursery School, Spalding and The Pinchbeck East Church of England Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Pinchbeck in total.

What are house prices like in Pinchbeck?

The current median house price in Pinchbeck is £258,000, around 9% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £286,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 37 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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