Town Pop. 520

Living in Alkborough: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Alkborough comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Of the 8 places sharing the DN15 postcode district, Alkborough scores lowest.

It scores 17 points below the DN15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DN15 postcode district.

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Alkborough scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
113.5 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 26 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 340% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 285% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tee Lane 10 crimes
  2. 2 Dairy Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 7 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 5.001 · PM2.5 6.655 · PM10 11.779 µg/m³
74
Green Space 36
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area
1Good
  • Alkborough Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsScunthorpe General Hospital6.4 mi
Goole and District Hospital8.7 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary13 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryWinterton Medical Practice3.2 mi
GP capacity1,278 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)93%
available across North Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
3.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate52.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.8%Unemployed2%Retired33.4%Student2.3%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.8%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary28.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.5%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership79.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
Council tax North Lincolnshire · 2026-27
A £1,565
B £1,826
C £2,087
D £2,348
E £2,870
F £3,392
G £3,913
H £4,696
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Broomfleet 3.9 mi
Brough 4.6 mi
Gilberdyke 5.2 mi
J38 M62 5.9 mi
J38 M62 6 mi
J37 M62 8.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Alkborough 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

Burton upon Stather 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Garthorpe 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Winteringham 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Winterton 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Amcotts 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Reedness 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) 59 5.2 mi away ⇄
Ellerker 48 5.4 mi away ⇄
Gilberdyke 49 5.5 mi away ⇄
Newport (East Riding of Yorkshire) 35 5.7 mi away ⇄
Ferriby Sluice 41 5.7 mi away ⇄
Eastoft 40 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Alkborough a nice place to live?

Alkborough has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Alkborough is 35/100, 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 Alkborough?

Alkborough is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 59 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Alkborough?

Among the top-rated schools in Alkborough is Alkborough Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Alkborough in total.

Alkborough in context

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Postcode districts in Alkborough

DN15 52 ⇄

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