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Living in Pointon: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pointon comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Schools falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

Among the 18 scored places sharing the NG34 postcode district, Pointon ranks 11th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 53 points above the NG34 district's 46/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG34 postcode district.

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Pointon scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
228.9 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 21 crimes
↑ 153% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 217% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 931% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 148% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Grinders Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Fen Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Miller'S Close 4 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.304 · PM2.5 6.541 · PM10 11.515 µg/m³
75
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • The St Gilbert of Sempringham Church of England Primary School, PointonPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital16 mi
Peterborough City Hospital19.9 mi
Lincoln County Hospital25.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust7.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe New Springwells Practice1.5 mi
GP capacity1,772 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed2.6%Retired32.6%Student2%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.5%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary23%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.1%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership76.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
64
Council tax South Kesteven · 2026-27
A £1,507
B £1,758
C £2,009
D £2,260
E £2,762
F £3,264
G £3,767
H £4,520
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Heckington 7.6 mi
Sleaford 8.9 mi
Rauceby 9.1 mi
J17 A1(M) 23.2 mi
J17 A1(M) 24 mi
J16 A1(M) 25.3 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Pointon 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

Billingborough 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Aslackby 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Horbling 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Rippingale 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Folkingham 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Osbournby 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Morton (South Kesteven) 49 5.0 mi away ⇄
Northorpe 0 5.6 mi away ⇄
Helpringham 42 5.7 mi away ⇄
Risegate 38 6.0 mi away ⇄
Donington 38 6.2 mi away ⇄
Northgate 31 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pointon a nice place to live?

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

Pointon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 57 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pointon?

Among the top-rated schools in Pointon is The St Gilbert of Sempringham Church of England Primary School, Pointon, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Pointon in total.

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Postcode districts in Pointon

NG34 44 ⇄

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