Town Pop. 198

Living in Wothorpe: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wothorpe is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 98/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Wothorpe places 4th of 15 in the PE9 postcode district.

Wothorpe is a place of extremes: 98/100 for broadband against 7/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Wothorpe sits 57 points above the PE9 district figure of 41/100. Safety (82) and economic health (80) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE9 postcode district.

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Wothorpe scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
424.2 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 27 crimes
↑ 310% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 299% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 1489% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 797% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 638% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sissons Close 20 crimes
  2. 2 Linden Close 14 crimes
  3. 3 Lattimers Paddock 7 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 6.544 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.651 µg/m³
72
Green Space 70
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Stamford St Gilberts Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsPeterborough City Hospital9 mi
Kettering General Hospital19.7 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary27.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.7%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Stamford Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity2,353 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)94.4%
available across Peterborough
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed2.9%Retired28.7%Student3.2%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.9%Skilled & technical29.2%Routine & elementary15.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.9%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership68.3%
Among the least-deprived 24% 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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Stamford 0.4 mi
Peterborough 10.7 mi
Oakham 10.9 mi
J17 A1(M) 9.9 mi
J17 A1(M) 10.7 mi
J16 A1(M) 12.1 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wothorpe 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

Stamford 54 1.0 mi away ⇄
Easton on the Hill 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Wittering 34 2.2 mi away ⇄
Uffington (South Kesteven) 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Great Casterton 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Collyweston 32 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ketton 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Barnack 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ryhall 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Tallington 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Ufford (Peterborough) 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Essendine 43 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wothorpe a nice place to live?

Wothorpe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wothorpe is 45/100, 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 Wothorpe?

Wothorpe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wothorpe?

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

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Postcode districts in Wothorpe

PE9 47 ⇄

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