Town Pop. 3,458

Living in Chapel St Leonards: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Chapel St Leonards is 32/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 34/100 against a town median of 88/100. Chapel St Leonards places 4th of 8 in the PE24 postcode district.

It scores 8 points above the PE24 postcode district as a whole, which averages 24/100. On lifestyle specifically, Chapel St Leonards sits 11 points above the PE24 district figure of 22/100. That sits 18 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see PE24 postcode district.

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Chapel St Leonards scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
34
145.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 231 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 112 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Other theft 48 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Burglary 33 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 59 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Grasmere Avenue 58 crimes
  2. 2 Gatrum Lane 53 crimes
  3. 3 Trunch Lane 30 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
75
Green Space 5
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Chapel St Leonards Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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 departmentsPilgrim Hospital20.6 mi
Lincoln County Hospital34.7 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary45.1 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryBeacon Medical Practice4.5 mi
GP capacity3,656 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
72
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 99 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
16
Employment rate31.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed31.3%Unemployed3.5%Retired46.2%Student1.7%Other inactive17.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial21.3%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary43.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications38.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)12.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)13.4%Apprenticeship8.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership71.1%
Among the most-deprived 11% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
25
Skegness 5.4 mi
Havenhouse 7.8 mi
Thorpe Culvert 8.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Ample 17
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 17
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 39
Takeaways Ample 14
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £197,500 24
Detached £217,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£174k £197k £220k £243k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hogsthorpe 36 1.4 mi away ⇄
Ingoldmells 30 2.3 mi away ⇄
Anderby Creek 32 2.7 mi away ⇄
Mumby 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Huttoft 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
Skegness 44 5.0 mi away ⇄
Willoughby (East Lindsey) 45 5.5 mi away ⇄
Burgh le Marsh 44 5.7 mi away ⇄
Bilsby 32 6.2 mi away ⇄
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe 38 6.6 mi away ⇄
Alford (East Lindsey) 47 7.0 mi away ⇄
Maltby le Marsh 40 8.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chapel St Leonards a nice place to live?

Chapel St Leonards has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Chapel St Leonards is 32/100, 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 Chapel St Leonards?

Chapel St Leonards has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 34/100. There were 503 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chapel St Leonards?

Among the top-rated schools in Chapel St Leonards is Chapel St Leonards Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Chapel St Leonards in total.

What are house prices like in Chapel St Leonards?

The current median house price in Chapel St Leonards is £197,500, around 31% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £217,500. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Chapel St Leonards in context

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Postcode districts in Chapel St Leonards

PE24 24 ⇄

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