Town Pop. 625

Living in Wistow (Huntingdonshire): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wistow (Huntingdonshire) scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored 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 economic health: 51/100 versus a median of 67/100.

That makes it the 20th highest-scoring of the 30 places in the PE28 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 44 points above the PE28 district's 47/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE28 postcode district.

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Wistow (Huntingdonshire) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
201.6 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 48 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
Drugs 37 crimes
↑ 1694% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 112% above national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 380% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Harris'S Lane 34 crimes
  2. 2 Saxon Way 12 crimes
  3. 3 Searby Place 11 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.975 · PM2.5 6.777 · PM10 11.958 µg/m³
73
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
21
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital13.4 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge17.2 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus19.7 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)7 wks
Treated within 18 weeks78.1%
Nearest GP surgeryMoat House Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity1,584 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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)78.2%
available across Huntingdonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate60.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.4%Unemployed1.8%Retired21.8%Student3.3%Other inactive12.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.9%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary22.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)19.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)29%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership66.9%
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
14
Huntingdon 6.5 mi
Whittlesea 9.5 mi
Peterborough 12.5 mi
J14 A1(M) 6 mi
J15 A1(M) 6.2 mi
J15 A1(M) 7 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wistow (Huntingdonshire) 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

Upwood 39 1.5 mi away ⇄
Bury (Huntingdonshire) 46 1.7 mi away ⇄
Warboys 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Ramsey 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Abbots Ripton 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Pidley 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wyton 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ramsey Forty Foot 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ramsey St Mary's 37 4.8 mi away ⇄
Alconbury Weald 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Ramsey Mereside 36 5.1 mi away ⇄
Little Stukeley 31 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wistow (Huntingdonshire) a nice place to live?

Wistow (Huntingdonshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wistow (Huntingdonshire) is 41/100, 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 Wistow (Huntingdonshire)?

Wistow (Huntingdonshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 126 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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