Town Pop. 2,674

Living in Wittering: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wittering scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, bills stands out most: 66/100 where the typical UK town scores 47/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 8/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 14 scored places in the PE8 postcode district. The PE8 district averages 40/100, putting Wittering 6 points below its own postcode area. Its bills score runs 16 points above the PE8 district's 50/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
108.1 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 100 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 74 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Vehicle crime 36 crimes
↑ 181% above national average
Public order 18 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 44 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 22 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 20 crimes
  3. 3 Collyweston Road 16 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 18
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 9

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area
1Ungraded
  • Wittering Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital6.5 mi
Kettering General Hospital17.5 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary26.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Stamford Surgery3 mi
GP capacity2,353 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
8
Full fibre (FTTP)94.4%
available across Peterborough
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
14.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
14.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 76 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate68.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed68.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired17.7%Student3%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.9%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary20.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)23.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.8%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership59.5%
Among the least-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
66
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 C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Stamford 2.6 mi
Peterborough 9.3 mi
Oakham 12.1 mi
J17 A1(M) 7.9 mi
J17 A1(M) 8.7 mi
J16 A1(M) 10.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £198,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£168k £233k £300k £366k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Easton on the Hill 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wothorpe 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Barnack 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Collyweston 32 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wansford 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Stamford 54 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ufford (Peterborough) 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Uffington (South Kesteven) 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Yarwell 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ketton 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
King's Cliffe 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Nassington 41 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wittering a nice place to live?

Wittering has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wittering is 34/100, 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 Wittering?

Wittering is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 289 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Wittering?

The current median house price in Wittering is £198,000, around 31% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%.

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Postcode districts in Wittering

PE8 40 ⇄

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