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Living in Surfleet: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Surfleet scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 93/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 68/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the PE11 postcode district, Surfleet ranks 6th. The PE11 district averages 46/100, putting Surfleet 8 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Surfleet sits 51 points above the PE11 district figure of 42/100. For the surrounding area, see PE11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
68
182 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 58 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 52 crimes
↑ 294% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 204% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
other 15 crimes
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  1. 1 Low Gate 34 crimes
  2. 2 Bracken Road 15 crimes
  3. 3 Risegate Road 14 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 4
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Surfleet 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
10
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital10.6 mi
Peterborough City Hospital18 mi
Lincoln County Hospital31.4 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryGosberton Medical Centre2.5 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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)75.7%
available across South Holland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate54.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed54.5%Unemployed2.6%Retired30.7%Student2.4%Other inactive9.9%
Professional & managerial30.7%Skilled & technical40.3%Routine & elementary29%
No qualifications20.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.2%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.8%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership80.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
13
Spalding 3.8 mi
Swineshead 9.3 mi
Hubberts Bridge 9.3 mi
J17 A1(M) 22.5 mi
J17 A1(M) 23 mi
J16 A1(M) 24 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Surfleet 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Surfleet a nice place to live?

Surfleet has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Surfleet 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 Surfleet?

Surfleet has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 68/100. There were 158 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Surfleet?

Among the top-rated schools in Surfleet is Surfleet Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Surfleet in total.

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