Town Pop. 1,252

Living in Billingborough: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Billingborough scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 47/100 against a town median of 67/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 18 places in the NG34 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 53 points above the NG34 district's 46/100. Safety (85) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG34 postcode district.

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Billingborough scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
109.4 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 69 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 West Street 23 crimes
  2. 2 Grosvenor Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 8 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
74
Green Space 19
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Brown's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Billingborough Primary SchoolPrimary
    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
30
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital15.1 mi
Peterborough City Hospital21.2 mi
Lincoln County Hospital24.4 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust7.4 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,772 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed1.8%Retired30.2%Student3.1%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.6%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary27.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.1%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership69.1%
Among the most-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
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
9
Heckington 6.1 mi
Sleaford 7.6 mi
Rauceby 8 mi
J17 A1(M) 24.6 mi
J17 A1(M) 25.4 mi
J16 A1(M) 26.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Billingborough 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

Horbling 45 0.7 mi away ⇄
Pointon 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Folkingham 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Aslackby 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Osbournby 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Rippingale 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Helpringham 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Northorpe 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Bicker Gauntlet 0 5.7 mi away ⇄
Donington 38 5.7 mi away ⇄
Great Hale 43 5.8 mi away ⇄
Risegate 38 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Billingborough a nice place to live?

Billingborough has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Billingborough is 44/100, 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 Billingborough?

Billingborough is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 137 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Billingborough?

Among the top-rated schools in Billingborough is Brown's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Billingborough in total.

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Postcode districts in Billingborough

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