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Living in Blyton: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Blyton comes out at 32/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 8/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the DN21 postcode district, Blyton ranks 12th.

The DN21 district averages 38/100, putting Blyton 6 points below its own postcode area. 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 (86). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DN21 postcode district.

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Blyton scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
131.4 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 35 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Paddock Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Sandbeck Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Mill Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.518 · PM2.5 7.058 · PM10 12.415 µg/m³
73
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England 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
3
A&E departmentsScunthorpe General Hospital9.9 mi
Lincoln County Hospital16.5 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary17.1 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryCleveland Surgery3.3 mi
GP capacity2,499 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
8
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
10.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
10.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
56.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
40
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed2.9%Retired26.9%Student2.7%Other inactive11.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.4%Skilled & technical38.2%Routine & elementary29.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)20.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.3%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership72.9%
Among the most-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax West Lindsey · 2026-27
A £1,569
B £1,831
C £2,092
D £2,354
E £2,877
F £3,400
G £3,923
H £4,708
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
14
Gainsborough Central 3.7 mi
Gainsborough Lea Road 4.4 mi
Kirton Lindsey 6 mi
J3 M180 7.9 mi
J3 M180 8 mi
J2 M180 9.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Blyton 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

Corringham 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Gainsborough 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Scotton (West Lindsey) 32 3.6 mi away ⇄
Owston Ferry 37 4.3 mi away ⇄
Scotter 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Heapham 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Willoughton 26 5.0 mi away ⇄
Upton (West Lindsey) 38 5.0 mi away ⇄
Lea (West Lindsey) 37 5.1 mi away ⇄
Misterton (Bassetlaw) 35 5.1 mi away ⇄
Beckingham 43 5.3 mi away ⇄
Walkeringham 36 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blyton a nice place to live?

Blyton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Blyton 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 Blyton?

Blyton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blyton?

Among the top-rated schools in Blyton is Blyton Cum Laughton Church of England School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Blyton in total.

Blyton in context

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Postcode districts in Blyton

DN21 38 ⇄

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