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Living in Ufford (Peterborough): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ufford (Peterborough) scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 5/100 against a town median of 21/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 15 places in the PE9 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 93 points separate broadband (96) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 55 points above the PE9 district's 41/100. For the surrounding area, see PE9 postcode district.

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Ufford (Peterborough) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
317 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 18 crimes
↑ 141% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 341% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 1049% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 476% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 644% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Clare Court 5 crimes
  2. 2 Beever Way 5 crimes
  3. 3 Marholm Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.408 · PM2.5 6.688 · PM10 11.983 µg/m³
73
Green Space 15
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital5 mi
Kettering General Hospital21.3 mi
Pilgrim Hospital29.6 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust4 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryWansford & Kings Cliffe Practice3.5 mi
GP capacity1,776 patients per GP
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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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)94.4%
available across Peterborough
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired26.6%Student4.8%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.1%Skilled & technical32%Routine & elementary14.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.2%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership83.2%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax Peterborough · 2026-27
A £1,529
B £1,783
C £2,038
D £2,293
E £2,803
F £3,312
G £3,822
H £4,586
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
5
Stamford 4.3 mi
Peterborough 6.6 mi
Whittlesea 12.4 mi
J17 A1(M) 6.6 mi
J17 A1(M) 7.4 mi
J16 A1(M) 8.9 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ufford (Peterborough) 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 1.2 mi away ⇄
Helpston 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
Tallington 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Uffington (South Kesteven) 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
West Deeping 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wansford 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Maxey 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wittering 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Glinton 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Castor and Ailsworth 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wothorpe 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Yarwell 42 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ufford (Peterborough) a nice place to live?

Ufford (Peterborough) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ufford (Peterborough) is 43/100, 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 Ufford (Peterborough)?

Ufford (Peterborough) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 71 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Ufford (Peterborough) in context

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Postcode districts in Ufford (Peterborough)

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