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Living in Uffington (South Kesteven): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Uffington (South Kesteven) is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Uffington (South Kesteven) most outperforms the national norm: 93/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 7/100 against a town median of 23/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 15 places in the PE9 postcode district. Uffington (South Kesteven) is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Uffington (South Kesteven) sits 52 points above the PE9 district figure of 41/100. For the surrounding area, see PE9 postcode district.

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Uffington (South Kesteven) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
102.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 10 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 206% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 12 crimes
  2. 2 The Charters 12 crimes
  3. 3 St Lawrence Way 5 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 78
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • The Uffington Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital7.8 mi
Kettering General Hospital21.8 mi
Pilgrim Hospital28.8 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Stamford Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity2,353 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)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate49.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.2%Unemployed2.9%Retired36.2%Student2.5%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.1%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary25.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.7%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership84.8%
Among the least-deprived 37% 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
6
Stamford 2.2 mi
Peterborough 9.5 mi
Oakham 12.8 mi
J17 A1(M) 9.5 mi
J17 A1(M) 10.3 mi
J16 A1(M) 11.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Uffington (South Kesteven) 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.

Nearby places

Barnack 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Tallington 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wothorpe 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Stamford 54 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ryhall 42 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ufford (Peterborough) 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
West Deeping 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Greatford 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Essendine 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wittering 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Easton on the Hill 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Great Casterton 43 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Uffington (South Kesteven) a nice place to live?

Uffington (South Kesteven) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Uffington (South Kesteven) 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 Uffington (South Kesteven)?

Uffington (South Kesteven) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 42 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Uffington (South Kesteven)?

Among the top-rated schools in Uffington (South Kesteven) is The Uffington Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Uffington (South Kesteven) in total.

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Postcode districts in Uffington (South Kesteven)

PE9 47 ⇄

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