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Living in Risegate: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Risegate comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 36/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the PE11 postcode district. The PE11 district averages 46/100, putting Risegate 8 points below its own postcode area. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see PE11 postcode district.

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Risegate scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
873.3 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 103 crimes
↑ 931% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 77 crimes
↑ 1589% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 25 crimes
↑ 1125% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 706% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 733% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Low Gate 36 crimes
  2. 2 Bracken Road 15 crimes
  3. 3 Risegate Road 14 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.485 · PM2.5 6.558 · PM10 11.541 µg/m³
74
Green Space 4
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Clough and Risegate Community Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
36
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital11.9 mi
Peterborough City Hospital18.5 mi
Lincoln County Hospital28.9 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryGosberton Medical Centre2.2 mi
GP capacity1,215 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)75.7%
available across South Holland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate52.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired33%Student2.1%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary31.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.5%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership78.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Spalding 4.9 mi
Swineshead 8.1 mi
Hubberts Bridge 9.3 mi
J17 A1(M) 22.4 mi
J17 A1(M) 23 mi
J16 A1(M) 24.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
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 Risegate 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

Gosberton 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Quadring 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Northgate 31 2.5 mi away ⇄
Surfleet 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Donington 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Pinchbeck 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Northorpe 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Bicker 31 4.9 mi away ⇄
Pode Hole 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
Spalding 51 5.0 mi away ⇄
Bicker Gauntlet 0 5.5 mi away ⇄
Sutterton 37 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Risegate a nice place to live?

Risegate has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Risegate is 38/100, 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 Risegate?

Risegate has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 262 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Risegate?

Among the top-rated schools in Risegate is Clough and Risegate Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Risegate in total.

Risegate in context

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Postcode districts in Risegate

PE11 46 ⇄

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