Town Pop. 748

Living in Binbrook: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Binbrook is 32/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 11th highest-scoring of the 13 places in the LN8 postcode district.

That sits 18 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (85). Below 30/100: healthcare (3), lifestyle (3), schools (4) and transport (6). Wider context for the surrounding area: LN8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
129.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 36 crimes
↑ 216% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 29 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 169% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cordeaux Corner 19 crimes
  2. 2 Peppin Lane 14 crimes
  3. 3 Brats Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 4.104 · PM2.5 6.761 · PM10 11.816 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area
1Good
  • Binbrook CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital19.2 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital22.6 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary22.7 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust7 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,238 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
11.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
11.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate44.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.7%Unemployed1.7%Retired40.2%Student2.6%Other inactive10.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.9%Skilled & technical39.7%Routine & elementary25.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.5%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.7%
Home ownership72%
Among the most-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax East Lindsey · 2026-27
A £1,517
B £1,770
C £2,023
D £2,276
E £2,782
F £3,288
G £3,793
H £4,552
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
6
Market Rasen 7.2 mi
Grimsby Town 10.1 mi
Great Coates 10.4 mi
J5 M180 14.4 mi
J5 M180 14.7 mi
J4 M180 17.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
3
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Binbrook 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

Brookenby 27 1.2 mi away ⇄
Ludford 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Tealby 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ludborough 36 5.3 mi away ⇄
Brigsley 38 5.6 mi away ⇄
North Thoresby 37 5.8 mi away ⇄
Barnoldby le Beck 30 6.0 mi away ⇄
Utterby 30 6.0 mi away ⇄
Waltham 48 6.7 mi away ⇄
Market Rasen 37 7.0 mi away ⇄
Holton le Clay 50 7.2 mi away ⇄
Nettleton 31 7.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Binbrook a nice place to live?

Binbrook has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Binbrook is 32/100, 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 Binbrook?

Binbrook is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 97 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Binbrook?

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

Binbrook in context

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Postcode districts in Binbrook

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