Town Pop. 1,244

Living in South Witham: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for South Witham is 31/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, bills stands out most: 64/100 where the typical UK town scores 47/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100.

South Witham places 6th of 7 in the NG33 postcode district. That sits 19 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (6), lifestyle (7), transport (10) and schools (13). Wider context for the surrounding area: NG33 postcode district.

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South Witham scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
125.4 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 51 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 223% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
other 29 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 38 crimes
  2. 2 Great Close 12 crimes
  3. 3 Heathcote Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.776 · PM2.5 6.549 · PM10 12.07 µg/m³
74
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area
1Good
  • South Witham AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital19 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary23 mi
Kettering General Hospital25.2 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryColsterworth Medical Practice2.9 mi
GP capacity3,441 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
74.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate61.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired23.6%Student3%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.4%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary28.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.4%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership71.4%
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
10
Oakham 7.8 mi
Grantham 9.8 mi
Stamford 10.3 mi
J17 A1(M) 20.4 mi
J17 A1(M) 21.3 mi
J16 A1(M) 22.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £190,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All
£163k £184k £206k £228k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Lobthorpe 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Clipsham 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Greetham 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Colsterworth 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Market Overton 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cottesmore 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Castle Bytham 28 4.0 mi away ⇄
Swayfield 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wymondham (Melton) 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Exton (Rutland) 36 5.2 mi away ⇄
Corby Glen 42 5.7 mi away ⇄
Whissendine 40 6.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South Witham a nice place to live?

South Witham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for South Witham is 31/100, 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 South Witham?

South Witham has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 156 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in South Witham?

Among the top-rated schools in South Witham is South Witham Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in South Witham in total.

What are house prices like in South Witham?

The current median house price in South Witham is £190,000, around 33% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%.

South Witham in context

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Postcode districts in South Witham

NG33 35 ⇄

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