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Living in Caythorpe: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Caythorpe is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 4/100 versus a median of 23/100.

Among the 15 scored places sharing the NG32 postcode district, Caythorpe ranks 5th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The NG32 district averages 36/100, putting Caythorpe 7 points above its own postcode area. For the surrounding area, see NG32 postcode district.

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Caythorpe scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

85.5 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 24 crimes

↓ 13% below national average

Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes

↑ 19% above national average

Other theft 12 crimes

↑ 134% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes

↑ 76% above national average

Vehicle crime 4 crimes

≈ similar to national average

other 6 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Eastcliffe Square 18 crimes
2 Sports/Recreation Area 8 crimes
3 Park/Open Space 6 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³

Green Space 56

Parks Adequate 2

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area

1Ungraded

Caythorpe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare

A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital14.7 mi

Pilgrim Hospital24.5 mi

Queens Medical Centre24.6 mi

Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust6.8 mi

Routine referral (median)5 wks

Treated within 18 weeks100%

Nearest GP surgeryCaythorpe & Ancaster Medical Practice4 mi

GP capacity1,754 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

Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%

available across South Kesteven

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

99.9%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

99.9%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate50.9%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed50.9%Unemployed2.3%Retired35.2%Student3.3%Other inactive8.3%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial45.1%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary21%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.7%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%

Home ownership75%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax South Kesteven · 2026-27

A £1,507

B £1,758

C £2,009

D £2,260

E £2,762

F £3,264

G £3,767

H £4,520

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 Severn Trent Water

Average bill regional £424/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Ancaster 3.7 mi

Rauceby 6.6 mi

Grantham 8.2 mi

J26 M1 26.3 mi

J26 M1 26.8 mi

J27 M1 27.7 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 2

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping Some 1

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	£378,750	16
Detached	£377,500	14

5-year monthly trend

All

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Caythorpe a nice place to live?

Caythorpe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Caythorpe is 43/100, 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 Caythorpe?

Caythorpe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 71 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Caythorpe?

The current median house price in Caythorpe is £378,750, around 33% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £377,500.

Caythorpe in context

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Postcode districts in Caythorpe

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