Town Pop. 3,812

Living in Crowle (North Lincolnshire): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Crowle (North Lincolnshire) comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Crowle (North Lincolnshire) most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 52/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

Among the 11 scored places sharing the DN17 postcode district, Crowle (North Lincolnshire) ranks 3rd. Its categories are unusually uneven: 95 points separate broadband (98) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider DN17 district average of 62/100, that is 18 points below. Wider context for the surrounding area: DN17 postcode district.

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Crowle (North Lincolnshire) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
79.5 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 143 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Public order 34 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↓ 67% below national average
other 61 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wharf Road 28 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 15 crimes
  3. 3 Johnson'S Lane 13 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
72
Green Space 10
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
35
3 schools in area
3Good
  • Crowle Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Axholme AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsScunthorpe General Hospital6.5 mi
Goole and District Hospital7.2 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary12 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryNorthfield Surgery5.5 mi
GP capacity2,377 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)93%
available across North Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 104 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed2.3%Retired28.8%Student2.8%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.2%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary31%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)19.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.7%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership73.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax North Lincolnshire · 2026-27
A £1,565
B £1,826
C £2,087
D £2,348
E £2,870
F £3,392
G £3,913
H £4,696
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
22
Crowle 1.3 mi
Althorpe 4.3 mi
Thorne South 5.1 mi
J2 M180 2.5 mi
J2 M180 2.8 mi
J3 M180 5.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 5
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 £221,500 26
Detached £259,975 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£175k £211k £249k £286k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ealand 38 1.0 mi away ⇄
Eastoft 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Belton (North Lincolnshire) 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Keadby 31 3.7 mi away ⇄
Althorpe 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Burringham 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Gunness 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Moorends 43 5.1 mi away ⇄
Thorne 47 5.3 mi away ⇄
Epworth 49 5.4 mi away ⇄
Amcotts 42 5.6 mi away ⇄
West Butterwick 38 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Crowle (North Lincolnshire) a nice place to live?

Crowle (North Lincolnshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Crowle (North Lincolnshire) 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 Crowle (North Lincolnshire)?

Crowle (North Lincolnshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 303 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Crowle (North Lincolnshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Crowle (North Lincolnshire) are Crowle Primary Academy, St Norbert's Catholic Voluntary Academy and The Axholme Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Crowle (North Lincolnshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Crowle (North Lincolnshire)?

The current median house price in Crowle (North Lincolnshire) is £221,500, around 22% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £259,975. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Crowle (North Lincolnshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Crowle (North Lincolnshire)

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