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Living in Corringham: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Corringham scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Corringham most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is lifestyle: 3/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Corringham places 7th of 16 in the DN21 postcode district. Corringham is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 3/100 for lifestyle, a 96-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Corringham sits 69 points above the DN21 district figure of 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DN21 postcode district.

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Corringham scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
205.4 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 15 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 794% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 1015% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 228% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mill Mere Road 7 crimes
  2. 2 Harpswell Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Weldon Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.386 · PM2.5 6.989 · PM10 12.301 µg/m³
73
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Corringham CofE VC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 departmentsScunthorpe General Hospital11.9 mi
Lincoln County Hospital14 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital18.2 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryCaskgate Street Surgery3.7 mi
GP capacity2,826 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate48.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.4%Unemployed3.6%Retired35.6%Student2.9%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.4%Skilled & technical40.8%Routine & elementary20.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.4%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership74%
Among the most-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
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 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
9
Gainsborough Central 3.3 mi
Gainsborough Lea Road 3.7 mi
Kirton Lindsey 6.5 mi
J3 M180 10 mi
J3 M180 10.2 mi
J4 M180 10.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
3
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Corringham 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

Heapham 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Blyton 32 2.4 mi away ⇄
Upton (West Lindsey) 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Gainsborough 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Kexby 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hemswell 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Lea (West Lindsey) 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Willoughton 26 3.9 mi away ⇄
Willingham by Stow 41 4.3 mi away ⇄
Hemswell Cliff 24 4.9 mi away ⇄
Scotton (West Lindsey) 32 4.9 mi away ⇄
Bole 0 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Corringham a nice place to live?

Corringham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Corringham is 40/100, 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 Corringham?

Corringham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 46 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Corringham?

Among the top-rated schools in Corringham is Corringham CofE VC Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Corringham in total.

Corringham in context

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Postcode districts in Corringham

DN21 38 ⇄

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