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Living in Denton (South Kesteven): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Denton (South Kesteven) is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 59/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 15 places in the NG32 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Denton (South Kesteven) sits 76 points above the NG32 district figure of 23/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG32 postcode district.

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Denton (South Kesteven) scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
59
615.1 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 53 crimes
↑ 501% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↑ 695% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 954% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 1303% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 844% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sir Gilbert Greenall Court 15 crimes
  2. 2 Village Street 14 crimes
  3. 3 Rectory Lane 12 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.501 · PM2.5 6.396 · PM10 11.472 µg/m³
75
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Denton CofE SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre20 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary25 mi
Lincoln County Hospital25.2 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgerySwingbridge Surgery2.4 mi
GP capacity1,362 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)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed1.6%Retired29.9%Student3.5%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.8%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary23.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.8%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership56.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax South Kesteven · 2026-27
A £1,507
B £1,758
C £2,009
D £2,260
E £2,762
F £3,264
G £3,767
H £4,520
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Grantham 3.3 mi
Bottesford 5.5 mi
Elton and Orston 7.6 mi
J26 M1 23 mi
J26 M1 23.2 mi
J24 M1 24.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Denton (South Kesteven) 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

Harlaxton 39 1.0 mi away ⇄
Barrowby 46 2.3 mi away ⇄
Croxton Kerrial 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sedgebrook 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Grantham 57 3.6 mi away ⇄
Muston (Melton) 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Great Gonerby 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Allington 35 4.8 mi away ⇄
Bottesford 47 5.5 mi away ⇄
Stathern 30 6.1 mi away ⇄
Normanton (South Kesteven) 0 6.2 mi away ⇄
Waltham on the Wolds 40 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Denton (South Kesteven) a nice place to live?

Denton (South Kesteven) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Denton (South Kesteven) 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 Denton (South Kesteven)?

Denton (South Kesteven) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 59/100. There were 163 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Denton (South Kesteven)

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