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Living in Sutterton: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sutterton scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 35/100 against a town median of 67/100.

Sutterton places 5th of 8 in the PE20 postcode district. Sutterton is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 4/100 for schools, a 95-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Sutterton sits 63 points above the PE20 district figure of 36/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
288.5 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 86 crimes
↑ 184% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 45 crimes
↑ 226% above national average
Other theft 34 crimes
↑ 503% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 26 crimes
↑ 321% above national average
Burglary 24 crimes
↑ 654% above national average
other 47 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mill Lane 27 crimes
  2. 2 Love Lane 26 crimes
  3. 3 Park Avenue 17 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12 µg/m³
73
Green Space 4
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • The Fourfields Church of England School, SuttertonPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital6.6 mi
Peterborough City Hospital22.9 mi
Lincoln County Hospital28.6 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,144 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Boston
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
35
Employment rate53.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.5%Unemployed2.1%Retired29.8%Student3.2%Other inactive11.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.4%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary33.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)14.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.3%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership70%
Among the most-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax Boston · 2026-27
A £1,539
B £1,796
C £2,052
D £2,309
E £2,822
F £3,335
G £3,848
H £4,618
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
12
Hubberts Bridge 5.2 mi
Boston 5.8 mi
Swineshead 6.2 mi
J17 A1(M) 27 mi
J17 A1(M) 27.6 mi
J16 A1(M) 28.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £248,000 15
Detached £252,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£215k £242k £269k £296k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Kirton (Boston) 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Fosdyke 28 2.4 mi away ⇄
Kirton End 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Gosberton 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bicker 31 4.0 mi away ⇄
Quadring 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Swineshead 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Surfleet 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Donington 38 4.8 mi away ⇄
Hubbert's Bridge 35 5.1 mi away ⇄
Moulton Seas End 42 5.6 mi away ⇄
Boston 53 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sutterton a nice place to live?

Sutterton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sutterton is 37/100, 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 Sutterton?

Sutterton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 262 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Sutterton?

The current median house price in Sutterton is £248,000, around 13% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £252,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%.

Sutterton in context

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Postcode districts in Sutterton

PE20 35 ⇄

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