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Living in Cherry Willingham: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cherry Willingham scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the LN3 postcode district, Cherry Willingham ranks 2nd.

Against the wider LN3 district average of 44/100, that is 9 points above. On broadband specifically, Cherry Willingham sits 69 points above the LN3 district figure of 22/100. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see LN3 postcode district.

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Cherry Willingham scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
49.9 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 60 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 46 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Shoplifting 22 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 23 crimes
  2. 2 Mayfair Close 15 crimes
  3. 3 St Peter'S Avenue 13 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
72
Green Space 28
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
39
3 schools in area · 10 within 4km
3Good
  • Cherry Willingham Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Reepham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Priory Pembroke AcademySecondary · 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
14
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital2.1 mi
Pilgrim Hospital24.6 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital25 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWashingborough Family Practice1.3 mi
GP capacity1,808 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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 94 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired34.2%Student2.8%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.9%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary25.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)20%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.3%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership80.9%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax West Lindsey · 2026-27
A £1,569
B £1,831
C £2,092
D £2,354
E £2,877
F £3,400
G £3,923
H £4,708
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 Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
42
Lincoln 3.6 mi
Hykeham 6.7 mi
Metheringham 7.4 mi
J4 M180 21.5 mi
J4 M180 21.6 mi
J5 M180 23.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 2
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 £240,000 24
Detached £269,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£210k £242k £276k £308k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Reepham (West Lindsey) 49 1.0 mi away ⇄
Fiskerton (West Lindsey) 38 1.2 mi away ⇄
North Greetwell 47 1.2 mi away ⇄
Washingborough and Heighington 55 1.5 mi away ⇄
Sudbrooke 41 2.1 mi away ⇄
Nettleham 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Scothern 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Branston 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Langworth 32 3.1 mi away ⇄
Canwick 58 3.2 mi away ⇄
Riseholme 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Potterhanworth 36 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cherry Willingham a nice place to live?

Cherry Willingham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Cherry Willingham is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Cherry Willingham?

Cherry Willingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 181 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cherry Willingham?

Among the top-rated schools in Cherry Willingham are Cherry Willingham Primary Academy, Reepham Church of England Primary School and The Priory Pembroke Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Cherry Willingham in total.

What are house prices like in Cherry Willingham?

The current median house price in Cherry Willingham is £240,000, around 16% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £269,000. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cherry Willingham in context

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Postcode districts in Cherry Willingham

LN3 44 ⇄

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