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Living in Branston: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Branston comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 77/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Branston places 6th of 21 in the LN4 postcode district.

Against the wider LN4 district average of 43/100, that is 6 points above. Its broadband score runs 50 points above the LN4 district's 27/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (85). For the surrounding area, see LN4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
74.4 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 130 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 59 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Shoplifting 18 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Public order 16 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 46 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 44 crimes
  2. 2 Cooper Close 19 crimes
  3. 3 Nettleton Close 15 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
72
Green Space 32
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 10
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
32
3 schools in area · 6 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good1Ungraded
  • Branston Church of England Infant AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Branston Junior AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Branston Community AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    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 departmentsLincoln County Hospital2.2 mi
Pilgrim Hospital23.3 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital26.5 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity3,092 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
77
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 105 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed1.6%Retired31.3%Student3.8%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.4%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary25.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.8%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership73.1%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Lincoln 3.4 mi
Metheringham 5.2 mi
Hykeham 5.2 mi
J4 M180 24.3 mi
J4 M180 24.4 mi
J3 M180 26.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £265,000 53
Detached £293,000 37
Semi-detached £239,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£197k £254k £313k £370k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Washingborough and Heighington 55 1.5 mi away ⇄
Potterhanworth 36 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bracebridge Heath 60 2.4 mi away ⇄
Canwick 58 2.4 mi away ⇄
Waddington (North Kesteven) 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cherry Willingham 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Nocton 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Fiskerton (West Lindsey) 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
North Greetwell 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
Lincoln 58 3.8 mi away ⇄
Reepham (West Lindsey) 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Dunston 40 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Branston a nice place to live?

Branston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Branston is 49/100, 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 Branston?

Branston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 292 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Branston?

Among the top-rated schools in Branston are Branston Church of England Infant Academy and Branston Junior Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Branston in total.

What are house prices like in Branston?

The current median house price in Branston is £265,000, around 7% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £293,000, semi-detached £239,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%. There were 53 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Branston in context

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Postcode districts in Branston

LN4 43 ⇄

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