Town Pop. 4,411

Living in Broughton (North Lincolnshire): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Broughton (North Lincolnshire) scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 98/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

Broughton (North Lincolnshire) places 4th of 10 in the DN20 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 95 points separate broadband (98) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 54 points above the DN20 district's 44/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DN20 postcode district.

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Broughton (North Lincolnshire) scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
39.4 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 80 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Public order 19 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 81% below national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
other 36 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wyatt Avenue 21 crimes
  2. 2 Dixon Avenue 16 crimes
  3. 3 George Street 13 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
72
Green Space 59
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Broughton Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Requires Improvement

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 Hospital4.6 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary14.1 mi
Goole and District Hospital16.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryDr A S Whitaker & Partners2.5 mi
GP capacity2,260 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)93%
available across North Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 129 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate54.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.8%Unemployed2.5%Retired31.8%Student2.8%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.5%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary35.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.6%Apprenticeship8.4%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership77.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax North Lincolnshire · 2026-27
A £1,565
B £1,826
C £2,087
D £2,348
E £2,870
F £3,392
G £3,913
H £4,696
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
30
Brigg 3 mi
Scunthorpe 4.3 mi
Barnetby 5.8 mi
J4 M180 1.6 mi
J4 M180 1.7 mi
J5 M180 5.4 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £168,000 45
Detached £265,000 17
Semi-detached £160,000 25
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£141k £188k £235k £281k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Scawby Brook 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Scawby 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
Brigg 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wrawby 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Appleby 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Scunthorpe 64 4.0 mi away ⇄
Worlaby 33 4.5 mi away ⇄
Hibaldstow 48 4.6 mi away ⇄
Bonby 34 4.8 mi away ⇄
Messingham 54 4.9 mi away ⇄
Saxby All Saints 34 5.2 mi away ⇄
Elsham 34 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Broughton (North Lincolnshire) a nice place to live?

Broughton (North Lincolnshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Broughton (North Lincolnshire) is 47/100, 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 Broughton (North Lincolnshire)?

Broughton (North Lincolnshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 174 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Broughton (North Lincolnshire)?

The current median house price in Broughton (North Lincolnshire) is £168,000, around 41% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £265,000, semi-detached £160,000. There were 45 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Broughton (North Lincolnshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Broughton (North Lincolnshire)

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