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Living in Upwood: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Upwood comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 77/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 7/100 versus a median of 23/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the PE26 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Upwood sits 30 points above the PE26 district figure of 47/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE26 postcode district.

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Upwood scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
202.1 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 26 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 291% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 288% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 158% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Raveley Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Longholme Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Barley Way 7 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12 µg/m³
73
Green Space 27
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Upwood Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    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 Hospital11.9 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge18.7 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus21.2 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryRamsey Health Centre2.3 mi
GP capacity1,271 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
77
Full fibre (FTTP)78.2%
available across Huntingdonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.4%Unemployed2.3%Retired26.9%Student2.9%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.1%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary20.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)19.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.5%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership75.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
Council tax Huntingdonshire · 2026-27
A £1,704
B £1,988
C £2,272
D £2,556
E £3,124
F £3,692
G £4,260
H £5,112
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
Huntingdon 7 mi
Whittlesea 8.6 mi
Peterborough 11 mi
J15 A1(M) 5 mi
J14 A1(M) 5.5 mi
J15 A1(M) 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Upwood 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

Bury (Huntingdonshire) 46 1.3 mi away ⇄
Wistow (Huntingdonshire) 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Ramsey 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Abbots Ripton 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Warboys 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ramsey St Mary's 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ramsey Forty Foot 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Ramsey Mereside 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Alconbury Weald 40 4.8 mi away ⇄
Little Stukeley 31 5.2 mi away ⇄
Wyton 39 5.3 mi away ⇄
Holme (Huntingdonshire) 42 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upwood a nice place to live?

Upwood has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Upwood is 39/100, 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 Upwood?

Upwood is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 76 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Upwood?

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

Upwood in context

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Postcode districts in Upwood

PE26 38 ⇄

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