Town Pop. 1,884

Living in Thurlby: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Thurlby scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Thurlby most outperforms the national norm: 57/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the PE10 postcode district.

On lifestyle specifically, Thurlby sits 34 points below the PE10 district figure of 91/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91) and broadband (88). Below 30/100: healthcare (8) and transport (18). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
46.7 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 29 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 18 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 9 crimes
  3. 3 Main Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
74
Green Space 75
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Thurlby Community Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
8
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital11.1 mi
Pilgrim Hospital22.6 mi
Kettering General Hospital27.4 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryLakeside Healthcare at Bourne2 mi
GP capacity1,425 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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 50 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired32%Student3.4%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.6%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary21.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.4%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership81%
Among the least-deprived 15% 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
18
Stamford 7.7 mi
Spalding 9.8 mi
Peterborough 12.6 mi
J17 A1(M) 14.3 mi
J17 A1(M) 15 mi
J16 A1(M) 16.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
57
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
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 £333,250 16
Detached £390,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£320k £380k £443k £504k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bourne 63 1.8 mi away ⇄
Baston 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Witham on the Hill 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Greatford 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Langtoft (South Kesteven) 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Carlby 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Essendine 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Morton (South Kesteven) 49 4.3 mi away ⇄
Market Deeping 57 4.8 mi away ⇄
West Deeping 39 5.1 mi away ⇄
Ryhall 42 5.4 mi away ⇄
Tallington 42 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thurlby a nice place to live?

Thurlby is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Thurlby is 53/100, 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 Thurlby?

Thurlby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 88 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thurlby?

Among the top-rated schools in Thurlby is Thurlby Community Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Thurlby in total.

What are house prices like in Thurlby?

The current median house price in Thurlby is £333,250, around 17% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £390,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 22%.

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