Town Pop. 1,788

Living in Bardney: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bardney scores 32/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 8/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the LN3 postcode district, Bardney ranks 5th.

The LN3 district averages 44/100, putting Bardney 12 points below its own postcode area. That is 18 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (4), lifestyle (7), transport (8) and schools (12) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see LN3 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
213.1 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 151 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 103 crimes
↑ 279% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 34 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Public order 20 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
other 48 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Harvey Kent Gardens 37 crimes
  2. 2 Church Lane 17 crimes
  3. 3 Moor Lane 17 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12 µg/m³
74
Green Space 28
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital7.5 mi
Pilgrim Hospital19.5 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital29 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust6.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Wragby Surgery4.8 mi
GP capacity2,381 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
8
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
8.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
8.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed1.8%Retired31.8%Student2.7%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.2%Skilled & technical38%Routine & elementary25.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.6%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership76.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax West Lindsey · 2026-27
A £1,569
B £1,831
C £2,092
D £2,354
E £2,877
F £3,400
G £3,923
H £4,708
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 Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Metheringham 6.3 mi
Lincoln 9.5 mi
Market Rasen 11.6 mi
J4 M180 24.7 mi
J4 M180 25 mi
J5 M180 25.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £181,750 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£150k £200k £251k £302k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Wragby 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
Fiskerton (West Lindsey) 38 5.0 mi away ⇄
Potterhanworth 36 5.1 mi away ⇄
Nocton 40 5.5 mi away ⇄
Langworth 32 5.6 mi away ⇄
Reepham (West Lindsey) 49 5.9 mi away ⇄
Dunston 40 6.0 mi away ⇄
Woodhall Spa 49 6.1 mi away ⇄
Cherry Willingham 53 6.2 mi away ⇄
Washingborough and Heighington 55 6.4 mi away ⇄
Martin (North Kesteven) 42 6.4 mi away ⇄
Metheringham 50 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bardney a nice place to live?

Bardney has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bardney is 32/100, 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 Bardney?

Bardney is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 381 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bardney?

Among the top-rated schools in Bardney is Bardney Church of England and Methodist Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bardney in total.

What are house prices like in Bardney?

The current median house price in Bardney is £181,750, around 36% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%.

Bardney in context

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Postcode districts in Bardney

LN3 44 ⇄
LN8 32 ⇄

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