Town Pop. 1,983

Living in Billinghay: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Billinghay scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 18/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 21 scored places sharing the LN4 postcode district, Billinghay ranks 18th.

It scores 8 points below the LN4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (83) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LN4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
74.6 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 55 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 48 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bramble Close 19 crimes
  2. 2 Church Street 18 crimes
  3. 3 Brunswick Square 13 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 4.815 · PM2.5 6.886 · PM10 12.64 µg/m³
73
Green Space 4
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • The Billinghay Church of England 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
32
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital12.4 mi
Lincoln County Hospital13.9 mi
Peterborough City Hospital34 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,742 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
18
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
33.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
33.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 56 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
28
Employment rate50.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.8%Unemployed2.4%Retired29.6%Student3%Other inactive14.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.1%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary35.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.5%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership64.9%
Among the most-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
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
7
Ruskington 4.9 mi
Metheringham 6.1 mi
Heckington 7.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
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 £221,250 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£141k £194k £249k £302k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

North Kyme 32 1.5 mi away ⇄
Walcott (North Kesteven) 34 1.6 mi away ⇄
Timberland 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Martin (North Kesteven) 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
South Kyme 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Tattershall 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Anwick 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Digby 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Dorrington (North Kesteven) 40 4.6 mi away ⇄
Coningsby and Tattershall 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Ruskington 51 5.0 mi away ⇄
Ewerby 44 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Billinghay a nice place to live?

Billinghay has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Billinghay is 35/100, 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 Billinghay?

Billinghay is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 148 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Billinghay?

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

What are house prices like in Billinghay?

The current median house price in Billinghay is £221,250, around 22% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%.

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Postcode districts in Billinghay

LN4 43 ⇄

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