Town Pop. 1,157

Living in Whaplode: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Whaplode is 33/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 60/100 against a town median of 88/100. Whaplode places 16th of 22 in the PE12 postcode district.

That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: lifestyle (8), schools (9), healthcare (11) and transport (17). For the surrounding area, see PE12 postcode district.

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Whaplode scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
60
171.1 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 85 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↑ 194% above national average
Burglary 21 crimes
↑ 420% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
other 35 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sholt'S Gate 17 crimes
  2. 2 Hagbeach Gate 16 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 16 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 4
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Whaplode Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
11
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital12.7 mi
Peterborough City Hospital17.4 mi
Lincoln County Hospital35.9 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMoulton Medical Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity1,996 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
53
Full fibre (FTTP)75.7%
available across South Holland
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 41 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
42
Employment rate52.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.4%Unemployed2.7%Retired30.5%Student2.5%Other inactive11.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.3%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary33.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.3%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership77.3%
Among the most-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax South Holland · 2026-27
A £1,519
B £1,772
C £2,025
D £2,278
E £2,784
F £3,290
G £3,797
H £4,556
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
17
Spalding 5.2 mi
Boston 12.3 mi
Hubberts Bridge 12.6 mi
J17 A1(M) 21.8 mi
J17 A1(M) 22.2 mi
J16 A1(M) 22.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Whaplode 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

Moulton (South Holland) 38 1.2 mi away ⇄
Moulton Seas End 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Holbeach 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Saracen's Head 35 2.2 mi away ⇄
Weston (South Holland) 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Low Fulney 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Weston Hills 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
Fleet Hargate 32 4.1 mi away ⇄
Moulton Chapel 34 4.2 mi away ⇄
Gedney 33 4.8 mi away ⇄
Surfleet 38 4.8 mi away ⇄
Spalding 51 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whaplode a nice place to live?

Whaplode has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whaplode is 33/100, 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 Whaplode?

Whaplode has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 60/100. There were 198 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whaplode?

Among the top-rated schools in Whaplode is Whaplode Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Whaplode in total.

Whaplode in context

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Postcode districts in Whaplode

PE12 37 ⇄

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