Sparkenhoe
Neighbourhood · 9,303 residents
42Fair
Fair · among the lowest-scoring suburbs
Check Local Score out of 100 · 60 is typical for the country
Each arc is a topic, coloured by its score
What’s good
- 98 places to eat and drink
- 15 GP practices within a short walk
- Affordability scores 70, well above the typical 60
Check before you view
- Radon: part of the area is in an affected zone, and a home test is cheap
- Safety scores 18, below the typical 60
The essentials
Everyday life
The area
Around Sparkenhoe
Map outline: Approximate — no official boundary exists for this neighbourhood
Is Sparkenhoe a good place to live?
Sparkenhoe scores 42/100 overall, which the scorecard rates as fair — 60 is typical for the country.
It stands out for food & drink (93) and health (78).
It scores lowest on safety (18).
Scores come from official data on safety, schools, transport, prices, health, food & drink and the local environment, for Sparkenhoe in East Midlands, each measured against the national average.
Summary of Sparkenhoe
The summary for Sparkenhoe is written when the report is first opened.
Data last updated: 19 October 2026