Town Pop. 147

Living in Witham on the Hill: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Witham on the Hill scores 42/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 88/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 28/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Witham on the Hill places 4th of 5 in the PE10 postcode district. Against the wider PE10 district average of 53/100, that is 11 points below. On economic health specifically, Witham on the Hill sits 26 points above the PE10 district figure of 62/100. For the surrounding area, see PE10 postcode district.

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Witham on the Hill scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
646.3 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 29 crimes
↑ 492% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 751% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 2025% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 1216% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 2037% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 14 crimes
  2. 2 Fairways 11 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 10 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.725 · PM2.5 6.582 · PM10 11.646 µg/m³
74
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital12.3 mi
Pilgrim Hospital25 mi
Kettering General Hospital26.2 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryLakeside Healthcare at Bourne3.4 mi
GP capacity1,360 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
28
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
63%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
63%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate57.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired29%Student4.1%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.2%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.5%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership82.1%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax South Kesteven · 2026-27
A £1,507
B £1,758
C £2,009
D £2,260
E £2,762
F £3,264
G £3,767
H £4,520
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
8
Stamford 6.4 mi
Spalding 12.5 mi
Oakham 13 mi
J17 A1(M) 14.8 mi
J17 A1(M) 15.6 mi
J16 A1(M) 17.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
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 Witham on the Hill 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

Carlby 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Essendine 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Thurlby 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bourne 63 3.5 mi away ⇄
Greatford 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ryhall 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Castle Bytham 28 4.1 mi away ⇄
Baston 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Langtoft (South Kesteven) 43 5.1 mi away ⇄
Swayfield 42 5.4 mi away ⇄
Morton (South Kesteven) 49 5.4 mi away ⇄
Great Casterton 43 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Witham on the Hill a nice place to live?

Witham on the Hill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Witham on the Hill is 42/100, 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 Witham on the Hill?

Witham on the Hill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 95 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Witham on the Hill

PE10 53 ⇄

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