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Living in Burgh le Marsh: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Burgh le Marsh scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 87/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 42/100 versus a median of 67/100.

No other settlement in the PE24 postcode district scores higher. Burgh le Marsh leads all 8. The PE24 district averages 24/100, putting Burgh le Marsh 20 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Burgh le Marsh sits 68 points above the PE24 district figure of 19/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE24 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
54.7 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 56 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Other theft 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Shoplifting 6 crimes
↓ 64% below national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Orby Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 9 crimes
  3. 3 Market Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
75
Green Space 14
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area
1Good
  • The St Peter and St Paul C of E Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital15.2 mi
Lincoln County Hospital31 mi
Peterborough City Hospital44.9 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryHawthorn Medical Practice3.7 mi
GP capacity2,369 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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 71 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
42
Employment rate46.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired39%Student1.9%Other inactive10.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.3%Skilled & technical40.7%Routine & elementary33.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications27.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.9%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership73.4%
Among the most-deprived 37% 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 Eastern England 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
22
Thorpe Culvert 3.1 mi
Havenhouse 3.5 mi
Wainfleet 3.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
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 £230,000 21
Detached £240,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£212k £256k £300k £344k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Wainfleet All Saints 29 3.6 mi away ⇄
Skegness 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wainfleet St Mary 30 4.2 mi away ⇄
Willoughby (East Lindsey) 45 4.7 mi away ⇄
Ingoldmells 30 4.7 mi away ⇄
Hogsthorpe 36 5.1 mi away ⇄
Halton Holegate 35 5.1 mi away ⇄
Chapel St Leonards 32 5.7 mi away ⇄
Mumby 36 5.8 mi away ⇄
Friskney Eaudyke 41 6.0 mi away ⇄
Spilsby 29 6.3 mi away ⇄
Friskney 41 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burgh le Marsh a nice place to live?

Burgh le Marsh has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Burgh le Marsh is 44/100, 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 Burgh le Marsh?

Burgh le Marsh is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 116 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Burgh le Marsh?

Among the top-rated schools in Burgh le Marsh is The St Peter and St Paul C of E Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Burgh le Marsh in total.

What are house prices like in Burgh le Marsh?

The current median house price in Burgh le Marsh is £230,000, around 19% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £240,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Burgh le Marsh in context

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Postcode districts in Burgh le Marsh

PE24 24 ⇄

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