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Living in Pode Hole: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pode Hole scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 17/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 10 scored places sharing the PE11 postcode district, Pode Hole ranks 3rd.

That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (89). Healthcare (10) and lifestyle (28) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE11 postcode district.

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Pode Hole scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
649.8 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 74 crimes
↑ 838% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↑ 705% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 1226% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 459% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 445% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dozen'S Bank 22 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 15 crimes
  3. 3 Pennygate 14 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
74
Green Space 5
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
30

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital13.8 mi
Pilgrim Hospital16.2 mi
Lincoln County Hospital33.6 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryBeechfield Medical Centre2.3 mi
GP capacity3,856 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
17
Full fibre (FTTP)75.7%
available across South Holland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
40.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
40.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 4 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.3%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.2%Student2.7%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.1%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary33.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.8%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership79.3%
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 1.8 mi
Swineshead 12.9 mi
Hubberts Bridge 13.8 mi
J17 A1(M) 17.8 mi
J17 A1(M) 18.3 mi
J16 A1(M) 19.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Pode Hole 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

Spalding 51 2.0 mi away ⇄
Northgate 31 2.7 mi away ⇄
Pinchbeck 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Low Fulney 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Weston Hills 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
Cowbit 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
Deeping St Nicholas 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
Risegate 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Weston (South Holland) 37 5.0 mi away ⇄
Surfleet 38 5.0 mi away ⇄
Moulton Chapel 34 5.5 mi away ⇄
Moulton (South Holland) 38 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pode Hole a nice place to live?

Pode Hole has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pode Hole is 42/100, 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 Pode Hole?

Pode Hole is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 154 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Pode Hole

PE11 46 ⇄

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