Town Pop. 570

Living in Saracen's Head: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Saracen's Head is 35/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 22 scored places sharing the PE12 postcode district, Saracen's Head ranks 10th.

That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (86) also clears 80/100. Lifestyle (7), healthcare (10), schools (12) and transport (22) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see PE12 postcode district.

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Saracen's Head scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
315.8 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 71 crimes
↑ 274% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
↑ 281% above national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 751% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 353% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 235% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sholt'S Gate 17 crimes
  2. 2 Crown Avenue 9 crimes
  3. 3 Stockwell Gate 9 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.591 · PM2.5 6.701 · PM10 11.787 µg/m³
74
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Holbeach Bank Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital11.1 mi
Peterborough City Hospital19.8 mi
Lincoln County Hospital34.7 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryHolbeach Medical Centre1.7 mi
GP capacity2,122 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
8.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
8.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed3.1%Retired27.2%Student2.7%Other inactive11.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary36.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)20%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership73.3%
Among the most-deprived 35% of areas in England
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
22
Spalding 6.9 mi
Boston 10.6 mi
Hubberts Bridge 11.3 mi
J17 A1(M) 24 mi
J17 A1(M) 24.4 mi
J16 A1(M) 25.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Saracen's Head 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

Moulton Seas End 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Holbeach 42 1.6 mi away ⇄
Whaplode 33 2.2 mi away ⇄
Moulton (South Holland) 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Fleet Hargate 32 3.2 mi away ⇄
Weston (South Holland) 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Gedney 33 4.0 mi away ⇄
Fosdyke 28 4.2 mi away ⇄
Surfleet 38 5.3 mi away ⇄
Lutton 47 5.5 mi away ⇄
Low Fulney 43 5.7 mi away ⇄
Long Sutton (South Holland) 38 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Saracen's Head a nice place to live?

Saracen's Head has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Saracen's Head is 35/100, 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 Saracen's Head?

Saracen's Head is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 180 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Saracen's Head?

Among the top-rated schools in Saracen's Head is Holbeach Bank Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Saracen's Head in total.

Saracen's Head in context

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Postcode districts in Saracen's Head

PE12 37 ⇄

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