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Living in Beckingham: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Beckingham comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 52/100 against a town median of 67/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the DN10 postcode district, Beckingham ranks 2nd. It scores 9 points above the DN10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 34/100. Its broadband score runs 69 points above the DN10 district's 22/100. For the surrounding area, see DN10 postcode district.

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Beckingham scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
108.2 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 36 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 14 crimes
↑ 600% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 243% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Deerlands Way 16 crimes
  2. 2 Station Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 North Moor Drive 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.723 · PM2.5 6.915 · PM10 12.169 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Beckingham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsBassetlaw Hospital12.7 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital13.9 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary14.3 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryCaskgate Street Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity3,105 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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)74.3%
available across Bassetlaw
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed2.1%Retired32.6%Student3.3%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.4%Skilled & technical38.1%Routine & elementary24.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.4%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership78%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax Bassetlaw · 2026-27
A £1,763
B £2,057
C £2,351
D £2,645
E £3,233
F £3,821
G £4,408
H £5,290
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
Gainsborough Central 2.4 mi
Gainsborough Lea Road 2.6 mi
Retford 7.8 mi
J34 A1(M) 9.7 mi
J34 A1 10 mi
J2 M180 11.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
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 £240,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£226k £257k £288k £319k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Walkeringham 36 1.7 mi away ⇄
Gainsborough 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Bole 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Gringley on the Hill 32 2.8 mi away ⇄
Misterton (Bassetlaw) 35 2.8 mi away ⇄
North Wheatley 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Clayworth 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Lea (West Lindsey) 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Sturton le Steeple 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Clarborough 39 4.9 mi away ⇄
North Leverton with Habblesthorpe 36 5.0 mi away ⇄
Blyton 32 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Beckingham a nice place to live?

Beckingham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Beckingham is 43/100, 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 Beckingham?

Beckingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 108 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Beckingham?

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

What are house prices like in Beckingham?

The current median house price in Beckingham is £240,000, around 16% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%.

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Postcode districts in Beckingham

DN10 34 ⇄

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