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Living in Barkston: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barkston comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 83/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is lifestyle, at 5/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Barkston places 8th of 15 in the NG32 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Barkston sits 60 points above the NG32 district figure of 23/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG32 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
241.7 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 25 crimes
↑ 127% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 377% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 485% above national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 805% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 331% above national average
other 8 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
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.038 · PM2.5 6.577 · PM10 11.772 µg/m³
74
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area
1Good
  • Barkston and Syston CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital18.7 mi
Queens Medical Centre23.6 mi
Pilgrim Hospital25.1 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Ian Allsebrook3.1 mi
GP capacity2,491 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
83
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.6%Student4.2%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.6%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary19.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.6%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership79.5%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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
15
Ancaster 3.7 mi
Grantham 4.2 mi
Rauceby 6.8 mi
J26 M1 25.8 mi
J26 M1 26.2 mi
J27 M1 27.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Barkston 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

West Willoughby 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Marston 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Great Gonerby 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ancaster 48 3.6 mi away ⇄
Grantham 57 3.7 mi away ⇄
Caythorpe 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Foston (South Kesteven) 34 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wilsford 40 4.6 mi away ⇄
Barrowby 46 4.6 mi away ⇄
Allington 35 4.7 mi away ⇄
Sedgebrook 36 5.2 mi away ⇄
Fulbeck 43 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barkston a nice place to live?

Barkston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Barkston is 40/100, 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 Barkston?

Barkston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 80 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barkston?

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

Barkston in context

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Postcode districts in Barkston

NG32 36 ⇄

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