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Living in Coleby: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Coleby scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 42/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 42/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the LN5 postcode district. The LN5 district averages 51/100, putting Coleby 7 points below its own postcode area. On lifestyle specifically, Coleby sits 22 points below the LN5 district figure of 64/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LN5 postcode district.

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Coleby scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
168.9 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 17 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 249% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 193% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 183% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Grantham Road 9 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 8 crimes
  3. 3 Blacksmith Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 50
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Coleby Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital6.8 mi
Pilgrim Hospital24.1 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital26.5 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryCliff Villages Medical Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity2,226 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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed1.5%Retired34.8%Student3.1%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.9%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary17%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.2%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership82.7%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax North Kesteven · 2026-27
A £1,559
B £1,818
C £2,078
D £2,338
E £2,858
F £3,377
G £3,897
H £4,676
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
18
Hykeham 4.9 mi
Metheringham 6.3 mi
Lincoln 6.4 mi
J34 A1(M) 27.7 mi
J34 A1 28.2 mi
J4 M180 28.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
42
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Coleby in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Harmston 43 1.0 mi away ⇄
Navenby 56 2.1 mi away ⇄
Waddington (North Kesteven) 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bassingham 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Welbourn 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bracebridge Heath 60 4.2 mi away ⇄
North Hykeham 62 4.2 mi away ⇄
South Hykeham 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Carlton-le-Moorland 34 4.5 mi away ⇄
Ashby de la Launde 41 5.1 mi away ⇄
Witham St Hughs 39 5.2 mi away ⇄
Branston 49 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Coleby a nice place to live?

Coleby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Coleby 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 Coleby?

Coleby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Coleby in context

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Postcode districts in Coleby

LN5 51 ⇄

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