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Living in Ashby de la Launde: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ashby de la Launde comes out at 41/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, bills stands out most: 62/100 where the typical UK town scores 47/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 21 scored places sharing the LN4 postcode district, Ashby de la Launde ranks 12th. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: LN4 postcode district.

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Ashby de la Launde scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
43 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 10 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Burglary 2 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 1 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Oval 6 crimes
  2. 2 Maple Grove 4 crimes
  3. 3 Farriers Court 4 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 4.543 · PM2.5 6.786 · PM10 11.995 µg/m³
74
Green Space 53
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
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1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Digby the Tedder Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital9.8 mi
Pilgrim Hospital18.9 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital31.6 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryChurch Walk Surgery3.2 mi
GP capacity2,901 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)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate69%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed69%Unemployed2.1%Retired14.4%Student2.6%Other inactive11.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.9%Skilled & technical33.1%Routine & elementary14%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)4.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)27.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.6%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership43.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax North Kesteven · 2026-27
A £1,559
B £1,818
C £2,078
D £2,338
E £2,858
F £3,377
G £3,897
H £4,676
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Metheringham 3.5 mi
Ruskington 4.5 mi
Sleaford 7.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ashby de la Launde 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

Scopwick 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Digby 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Dorrington (North Kesteven) 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Metheringham 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Navenby 56 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ruskington 51 4.0 mi away ⇄
Dunston 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Brauncewell 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Cranwell 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Timberland 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Nocton 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Leasingham 46 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashby de la Launde a nice place to live?

Ashby de la Launde has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ashby de la Launde is 41/100, 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 Ashby de la Launde?

Ashby de la Launde is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 4,693 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Ashby de la Launde in context

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Postcode districts in Ashby de la Launde

LN4 43 ⇄

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