Town Pop. 233

Living in Alvingham: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Alvingham comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 47/100 versus a median of 67/100. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the LN11 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 6 points below the LN11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LN11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
291.8 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 29 crimes
↑ 274% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 409% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 391% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 177% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 153% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ivy Lane 6 crimes
  2. 2 Duckthorpe Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 Grange Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.031 · PM2.5 6.611 · PM10 11.587 µg/m³
75
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital25.9 mi
Pilgrim Hospital28.2 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary28.7 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryThe James Street Family Practice3 mi
GP capacity1,464 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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate47.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.6%Unemployed2.4%Retired36.3%Student3%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.4%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary27.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.7%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership81.2%
Among the most-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Cleethorpes 11.6 mi
Grimsby Town 12.5 mi
New Clee 12.8 mi
J5 M180 22.7 mi
J5 M180 23.2 mi
J4 M180 26.6 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Alvingham 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

Covenham St Mary 34 2.4 mi away ⇄
Louth 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Manby 33 3.1 mi away ⇄
Utterby 30 3.6 mi away ⇄
Grainthorpe 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Saltfleetby St Peter 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Fulstow 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Legbourne 45 4.4 mi away ⇄
Ludborough 36 4.9 mi away ⇄
North Somercotes 50 4.9 mi away ⇄
Marshchapel 37 4.9 mi away ⇄
Saltfleet 32 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Alvingham a nice place to live?

Alvingham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Alvingham is 38/100, 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 Alvingham?

Alvingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 68 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Alvingham in context

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Postcode districts in Alvingham

LN11 44 ⇄

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