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Living in Stilton: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stilton is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the PE7 postcode district, Stilton ranks 4th.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 95 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (4), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 41 points above the PE7 district's 58/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see PE7 postcode district.

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Stilton scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
63.6 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 40 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 North Street 16 crimes
  2. 2 Chapel Court 13 crimes
  3. 3 Pingle Bank 10 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 7.505 · PM2.5 7.246 · PM10 14.602 µg/m³
69
Green Space 18
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23
2 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good
  • Folksworth CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Stilton Church of England 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
4
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital6 mi
Kettering General Hospital19.6 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge25.7 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryLakeside Healthcare at Yaxley2.5 mi
GP capacity1,981 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)78.2%
available across Huntingdonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 51 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate62.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.3%Unemployed2%Retired25.3%Student3%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.2%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary19.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.7%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership76.3%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
Council tax Huntingdonshire · 2026-27
A £1,704
B £1,988
C £2,272
D £2,556
E £3,124
F £3,692
G £4,260
H £5,112
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
19
Peterborough 6.1 mi
Whittlesea 8.4 mi
Huntingdon 11.9 mi
J16 A1(M) 0.5 mi
J16 A1(M) 1.2 mi
J17 A1(M) 2.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 £296,250 20
Detached £351,075 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£239k £290k £342k £393k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Folksworth 41 0.9 mi away ⇄
Holme (Huntingdonshire) 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Glatton 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sawtry 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Farcet 50 4.2 mi away ⇄
Great Gidding 25 4.7 mi away ⇄
Warmington (North Northamptonshire) 44 5.3 mi away ⇄
Elton (Huntingdonshire) 35 5.3 mi away ⇄
Polebrook 41 5.9 mi away ⇄
Ramsey St Mary's 37 5.9 mi away ⇄
Peterborough 57 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stilton a nice place to live?

Stilton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stilton is 45/100, 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 Stilton?

Stilton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 135 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stilton?

Among the top-rated schools in Stilton are Folksworth CofE Primary School and Stilton Church of England Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Stilton in total.

What are house prices like in Stilton?

The current median house price in Stilton is £296,250, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £351,075. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Stilton

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