Town Pop. 5,719

Living in Bracebridge Heath: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bracebridge Heath is 60/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. That is the highest score of the 21 places in the LN4 postcode district.

Against the wider LN4 district average of 43/100, that is 17 points above. Its healthcare score runs 12 points above the LN4 district's 39/100. That is 10 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: LN4 postcode district.

60
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Bracebridge Heath scores 60 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
60.3 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 135 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 85 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 28 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 26 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Shoplifting 25 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
other 46 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 36 crimes
  2. 2 Clover Road 19 crimes
  3. 3 Sleaford Road 14 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 12.9 µg/m³
71
Green Space 19
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
38
3 schools in area · 23 within 4km
3Good
  • Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bracebridge Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Priory Academy LSSTSecondary · 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
51
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital2.3 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital24.9 mi
Pilgrim Hospital25.3 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,830 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
79
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 133 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.6%Student3.6%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.4%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary24.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)20.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.7%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership73.8%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
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 C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
52
Lincoln 2.2 mi
Hykeham 2.8 mi
Metheringham 7 mi
J4 M180 24.3 mi
J4 M180 24.3 mi
J34 A1(M) 25.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £220,000 53
Detached £252,500 26
Semi-detached £211,500 12
Terraced £172,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£179k £238k £298k £357k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Canwick 58 1.5 mi away ⇄
Waddington (North Kesteven) 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Lincoln 58 2.2 mi away ⇄
Branston 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
North Hykeham 62 2.5 mi away ⇄
Washingborough and Heighington 55 3.2 mi away ⇄
Harmston 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
South Hykeham 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Coleby 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Cherry Willingham 53 4.4 mi away ⇄
North Greetwell 47 4.5 mi away ⇄
Skellingthorpe 53 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bracebridge Heath a nice place to live?

Bracebridge Heath is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bracebridge Heath is 60/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bracebridge Heath?

Bracebridge Heath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 345 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bracebridge Heath?

Among the top-rated schools in Bracebridge Heath are Bracebridge Heath St John's Primary Academy, Bracebridge Infant and Nursery School and The Priory Academy LSST, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Bracebridge Heath in total.

What are house prices like in Bracebridge Heath?

The current median house price in Bracebridge Heath is £220,000, around 23% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £252,500, semi-detached £211,500, terraced £172,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 8%. There were 53 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bracebridge Heath in context

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Postcode districts in Bracebridge Heath

LN4 43 ⇄

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