Town Pop. 1,212

Living in Ancaster: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ancaster comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 15 places in the NG32 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate broadband (99) from lifestyle (7), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider NG32 district average of 36/100, that is 12 points above. Its broadband score runs 76 points above the NG32 district's 23/100. For the surrounding area, see NG32 postcode district.

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Ancaster scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
108.1 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 41 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Other crime 9 crimes
↑ 270% above national average
Shoplifting 8 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Washdyke Lane 19 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 12 crimes
  3. 3 High Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
74
Green Space 17
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area
1Good
  • Ancaster CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital16.8 mi
Pilgrim Hospital21.6 mi
Queens Medical Centre26.9 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,225 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired29.9%Student4%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary23.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.1%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership77.3%
Among the least-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
64
Council tax South Kesteven · 2026-27
A £1,507
B £1,758
C £2,009
D £2,260
E £2,762
F £3,264
G £3,767
H £4,520
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 Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Ancaster 0.2 mi
Rauceby 3.3 mi
Sleaford 5.3 mi
J26 M1 29.1 mi
J26 M1 29.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ancaster 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

Wilsford 40 1.3 mi away ⇄
West Willoughby 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Greylees 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Byard's Leap 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Barkston 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Caythorpe 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Cranwell 37 4.3 mi away ⇄
Brauncewell 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Silk Willoughby 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Fulbeck 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Sleaford 48 5.2 mi away ⇄
Leasingham 46 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ancaster a nice place to live?

Ancaster has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ancaster is 48/100, 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 Ancaster?

Ancaster is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 131 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ancaster?

Among the top-rated schools in Ancaster is Ancaster CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ancaster in total.

Ancaster in context

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Postcode districts in Ancaster

NG32 36 ⇄

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