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Living in Wansford: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wansford is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 5/100 versus a median of 23/100.

Wansford places 5th of 14 in the PE8 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Wansford sits 47 points above the PE8 district figure of 44/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see PE8 postcode district.

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Wansford scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
400.8 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 66 crimes
↑ 310% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 51 crimes
↑ 593% above national average
Vehicle crime 24 crimes
↑ 933% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 416% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 334% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 20 crimes
  2. 2 Collyweston Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Dovecote Close 10 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 7.2 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 14.6 µg/m³
69
Green Space 76
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital5.7 mi
Kettering General Hospital18.1 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary30.1 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,488 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)94.4%
available across Peterborough
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate61.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.6%Unemployed1.4%Retired25.5%Student3%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.5%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)20.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)38%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership71.4%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
55
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Stamford 5.2 mi
Peterborough 7.1 mi
Whittlesea 12.8 mi
J17 A1(M) 5.1 mi
J17 A1(M) 5.9 mi
J16 A1(M) 7.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wansford 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

Yarwell 42 1.1 mi away ⇄
Nassington 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wittering 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Castor and Ailsworth 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ufford (Peterborough) 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Barnack 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Elton (Huntingdonshire) 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Woodnewton 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
King's Cliffe 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Helpston 39 4.8 mi away ⇄
Easton on the Hill 40 4.8 mi away ⇄
Wothorpe 45 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wansford a nice place to live?

Wansford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wansford 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 Wansford?

Wansford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 194 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Wansford in context

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Postcode districts in Wansford

PE8 40 ⇄

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