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Living in Burton upon Stather: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Burton upon Stather scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Burton upon Stather most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100.

Burton upon Stather places 3rd of 8 in the DN15 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 8 points below the DN15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. For the surrounding area, see DN15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
49.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 46 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
other 13 crimes
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  1. 1 Tee Lane 10 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 7 crimes
  3. 3 Dairy Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12 µg/m³
73
Green Space 30
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area
1Good
  • Burton-Upon-Stather Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsScunthorpe General Hospital3.9 mi
Goole and District Hospital8.5 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary14.5 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWinterton Medical Practice3.2 mi
GP capacity2,881 patients per GP
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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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)93%
available across North Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 64 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate51.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed51.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired36.6%Student2.5%Other inactive8%
Professional & managerial37.2%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary28.6%
No qualifications15.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship8.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership82%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
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
18
Scunthorpe 4.6 mi
Althorpe 4.9 mi
Broomfleet 6.3 mi
J3 M180 6.5 mi
J3 M180 6.6 mi
J2 M180 7.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £213,750 18
Detached £232,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£179k £212k £245k £278k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Burton upon Stather a nice place to live?

Burton upon Stather has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Burton upon Stather 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 Burton upon Stather?

Burton upon Stather is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 104 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Burton upon Stather?

Among the top-rated schools in Burton upon Stather is Burton-Upon-Stather Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Burton upon Stather in total.

What are house prices like in Burton upon Stather?

The current median house price in Burton upon Stather is £213,750, around 25% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £232,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%.

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