Town Pop. 291

Living in Polebrook: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Polebrook is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Polebrook most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 3/100 versus a median of 23/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 14 places in the PE8 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 95 points separate broadband (98) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 54 points above the PE8 district's 44/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE8 postcode district.

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Polebrook scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
312.7 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 27 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 216% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 902% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 398% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 323% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 13 crimes
  2. 2 Main Street 10 crimes
  3. 3 Lilford Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.363 · PM2.5 6.706 · PM10 11.859 µg/m³
73
Green Space 23
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
3
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Polebrook Church of England 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
3
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital9.8 mi
Kettering General Hospital13.8 mi
Bedford Hospital South Wing23.5 mi
Hospital waitsKettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.2%
Nearest GP surgeryLakeside Healthcare at Oundle2.2 mi
GP capacity1,328 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)88.1%
available across North Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate60.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.1%Unemployed2%Retired26.7%Student3.3%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.5%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary14.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.6%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership71.3%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax North Northamptonshire · 2026-27
A £1,616
B £1,885
C £2,155
D £2,424
E £2,963
F £3,501
G £4,040
H £4,848
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
4
Peterborough 10.3 mi
Corby 11.1 mi
Stamford 12.4 mi
J16 A1(M) 6.1 mi
J16 A1(M) 6.2 mi
J17 A1(M) 6.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
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 Polebrook 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

Barnwell 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
Oundle 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
Warmington (North Northamptonshire) 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Glapthorn 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Great Gidding 25 3.9 mi away ⇄
Elton (Huntingdonshire) 35 4.4 mi away ⇄
Woodnewton 41 5.1 mi away ⇄
Aldwincle 42 5.1 mi away ⇄
Folksworth 41 5.1 mi away ⇄
Glatton 37 5.2 mi away ⇄
Titchmarsh 41 5.4 mi away ⇄
Nassington 41 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Polebrook a nice place to live?

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

Polebrook is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 91 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Polebrook?

Among the top-rated schools in Polebrook is Polebrook Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Polebrook in total.

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Postcode districts in Polebrook

PE8 40 ⇄

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