Town Pop. 1,877

Living in Cranwell: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cranwell comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 11/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 18 scored places sharing the NG34 postcode district, Cranwell ranks 17th. Cranwell is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The NG34 district averages 44/100, putting Cranwell 7 points below its own postcode area. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG34 postcode district.

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Cranwell scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
44.8 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 36 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Burglary 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 14 crimes
  2. 2 High Dike 10 crimes
  3. 3 Cherry Tree Crescent 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.477 · PM2.5 6.652 · PM10 11.875 µg/m³
74
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Cranwell Primary School (Foundation)Primary · inspected 2024
    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 departmentsLincoln County Hospital13.5 mi
Pilgrim Hospital18.8 mi
Queens Medical Centre29 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryRuskington Medical Practice3.6 mi
GP capacity1,841 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
18.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
18.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 55 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate71.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed71.3%Unemployed1.7%Retired16.3%Student3.9%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.2%Skilled & technical29.5%Routine & elementary19.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)26.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.1%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership58.2%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
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 Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Rauceby 3.7 mi
Sleaford 4.1 mi
Ancaster 4.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
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 £185,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£171k £193k £215k £237k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Byard's Leap 0 0.9 mi away ⇄
Brauncewell 39 1.0 mi away ⇄
Leasingham 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ruskington 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Sleaford 48 3.9 mi away ⇄
Greylees 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Dorrington (North Kesteven) 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Welbourn 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Ancaster 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wilsford 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Leadenham 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Fulbeck 43 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cranwell a nice place to live?

Cranwell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cranwell is 37/100, 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 Cranwell?

Cranwell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cranwell?

Among the top-rated schools in Cranwell is Cranwell Primary School (Foundation), rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cranwell in total.

What are house prices like in Cranwell?

The current median house price in Cranwell is £185,000, around 35% below the England and Wales average.

Cranwell in context

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Postcode districts in Cranwell

NG34 44 ⇄

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