Town Pop. 3,824

Living in Alford (East Lindsey): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Alford (East Lindsey) is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Alford (East Lindsey) most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 23/100 against a town median of 67/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the LN12 postcode district. The LN12 district averages 36/100, putting Alford (East Lindsey) 11 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 63 points above the LN12 district's 36/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LN12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
62
95.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 129 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 117 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 34 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Public order 21 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Other crime 18 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
other 46 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bridgeways 27 crimes
  2. 2 Chauntry Road 22 crimes
  3. 3 Hanby Lane 21 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
75
Green Space 7
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
24
3 schools in area
2Good1Ungraded
  • John Spendluffe Foundation Technology CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective AcademySecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Alford Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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

Healthcare
38
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital19.6 mi
Lincoln County Hospital28.3 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary39.7 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity6,486 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 108 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
23
Employment rate45.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.1%Unemployed3.3%Retired34%Student3.4%Other inactive14.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.6%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary36.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.3%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership63.3%
Among the most-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax East Lindsey · 2026-27
A £1,517
B £1,770
C £2,023
D £2,276
E £2,782
F £3,288
G £3,793
H £4,552
Energy East Midlands 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
38
Thorpe Culvert 9.4 mi
Skegness 10.3 mi
Havenhouse 10.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 39
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £170,000 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£117k £167k £218k £268k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bilsby 32 1.1 mi away ⇄
Willoughby (East Lindsey) 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Huttoft 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Mumby 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Maltby le Marsh 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Withern 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Hogsthorpe 36 5.6 mi away ⇄
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe 38 5.6 mi away ⇄
Anderby Creek 32 5.9 mi away ⇄
Mablethorpe 35 6.7 mi away ⇄
Spilsby 29 6.9 mi away ⇄
Chapel St Leonards 32 7.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Alford (East Lindsey) a nice place to live?

Alford (East Lindsey) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Alford (East Lindsey) is 47/100, 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 Alford (East Lindsey)?

Alford (East Lindsey) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 365 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Alford (East Lindsey)?

Among the top-rated schools in Alford (East Lindsey) are John Spendluffe Foundation Technology College and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar Alford - A Selective Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Alford (East Lindsey) in total.

What are house prices like in Alford (East Lindsey)?

The current median house price in Alford (East Lindsey) is £170,000, around 40% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 12%. There were 22 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Alford (East Lindsey) in context

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Postcode districts in Alford (East Lindsey)

LN12 36 ⇄
LN13 35 ⇄

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