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Living in Appleby: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Appleby comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 87/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 3/100 against a town median of 23/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the DN15 postcode district, Appleby ranks 7th. The DN15 district averages 52/100, putting Appleby 15 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 22 points above the DN15 district's 65/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DN15 postcode district.

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Appleby scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
259.1 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
↑ 219% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 418% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 234% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 204% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Anchors Way 16 crimes
  2. 2 Carr Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 Kingfisher Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 5.505 · PM2.5 7.093 · PM10 12.591 µg/m³
72
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
3

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsScunthorpe General Hospital4.7 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary11.7 mi
Goole and District Hospital14.1 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
Nearest GP surgeryWinterton Medical Practice2.8 mi
GP capacity1,251 patients per GP
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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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)93%
available across North Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed3.2%Retired26.3%Student2.8%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.5%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary28.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.1%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.8%
Home ownership70.3%
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
10
Scunthorpe 4.4 mi
Brigg 5.9 mi
Barton-on-Humber 6.8 mi
J4 M180 5.3 mi
J4 M180 5.3 mi
J5 M180 6.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Appleby 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

Saxby All Saints 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Winterton 51 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bonby 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Broughton (North Lincolnshire) 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Worlaby 33 3.9 mi away ⇄
Ferriby Sluice 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
South Ferriby 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Scunthorpe 64 4.5 mi away ⇄
Winteringham 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Burton upon Stather 44 5.3 mi away ⇄
Scawby Brook 44 5.4 mi away ⇄
Brigg 50 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Appleby a nice place to live?

Appleby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Appleby is 37/100, 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 Appleby?

Appleby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 100 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Appleby

DN15 52 ⇄

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