Town Pop. 1,246

Living in Bassingham: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bassingham is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 48/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 12/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the LN5 postcode district, Bassingham ranks 4th. The LN5 district averages 51/100, putting Bassingham 5 points below its own postcode area. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LN5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
32.1 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 16 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Torgate Avenue 7 crimes
  2. 2 Lime Grove 6 crimes
  3. 3 Eastgate 6 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.934 · PM2.5 6.853 · PM10 12.209 µg/m³
73
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Bassingham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
48
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital8.4 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital23.2 mi
Kings Mill Hospital24.5 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust4.4 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
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
12
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
17%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
17%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired29.2%Student3.9%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.3%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary19.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)40%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership79.4%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Swinderby 3.8 mi
Collingham 4.7 mi
Hykeham 4.9 mi
J34 A1(M) 24.9 mi
J34 A1 25.4 mi
J26 M1 26.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bassingham 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

Carlton-le-Moorland 34 1.2 mi away ⇄
Witham St Hughs 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
Morton Hall 33 3.2 mi away ⇄
Swinderby 34 3.3 mi away ⇄
Thorpe on the Hill (North Kesteven) 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Brant Broughton 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
South Hykeham 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Coleby 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Harmston 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
North Hykeham 62 4.5 mi away ⇄
Eagle 31 4.9 mi away ⇄
Welbourn 41 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bassingham a nice place to live?

Bassingham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bassingham is 46/100, 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 Bassingham?

Bassingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 40 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bassingham?

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

Bassingham in context

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Postcode districts in Bassingham

LN5 51 ⇄

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