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Living in Stamford: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stamford is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 56/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 70/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 15 scored places sharing the PE9 postcode district, Stamford ranks 2nd. The PE9 district averages 47/100, putting Stamford 7 points above its own postcode area. On lifestyle specifically, Stamford sits 10 points above the PE9 district figure of 46/100. For the surrounding area, see PE9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
77.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 560 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 374 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Other theft 110 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Public order 107 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Shoplifting 107 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
other 359 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 149 crimes
  2. 2 Castle Dyke 39 crimes
  3. 3 Clare Close 38 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.7 µg/m³
71
Green Space 51
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 20
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
35
8 schools in area · 10 within 4km
1Outstanding5Good2Ungraded
  • Great Casterton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Casterton College RutlandSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Malcolm Sargent Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St George's Church of England Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Stamford St Gilberts Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Stamford Welland AcademySecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • The Bluecoat SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital8.9 mi
Kettering General Hospital19.7 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary26 mi
Hospital waitsNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.7%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Requires improvement'
GP capacity2,353 patients per GP
5dentists4pharmacies

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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 557 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed2.4%Retired27.7%Student3.3%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical31.4%Routine & elementary26.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.3%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership65.3%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
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 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
54
Stamford 0.7 mi
Oakham 10.5 mi
Peterborough 11.4 mi
J17 A1(M) 10.8 mi
J17 A1(M) 11.6 mi
J16 A1(M) 13.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56
Pubs & Bars Ample 24
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 36
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 16
Retail Shopping Ample 181
Takeaways Ample 18
Fitness Ample 10

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £310,000 142
Detached £452,750 32
Semi-detached £310,000 49
Terraced £272,000 48
Flat / Maisonette £115,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£119k £284k £454k £620k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Wothorpe 45 1.0 mi away ⇄
Great Casterton 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Ryhall 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Easton on the Hill 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Uffington (South Kesteven) 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ketton 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wittering 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Collyweston 32 3.4 mi away ⇄
Essendine 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Barnack 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Tallington 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Carlby 48 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stamford a nice place to live?

Stamford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Stamford is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Stamford?

Stamford has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 1,617 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stamford?

Among the top-rated schools in Stamford are Great Casterton Church of England Primary School, Casterton College Rutland and Malcolm Sargent Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Stamford in total.

What are house prices like in Stamford?

The current median house price in Stamford is £310,000, around 9% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £452,750, semi-detached £310,000, terraced £272,000, flat £115,000. There were 142 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Stamford in context

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Postcode districts in Stamford

PE9 47 ⇄

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