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Living in Dorrington (North Kesteven): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Dorrington (North Kesteven) is 40/100, built from 8 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 8/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 21 scored places sharing the LN4 postcode district, Dorrington (North Kesteven) ranks 13th.

Dorrington (North Kesteven) is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95). Wider context for the surrounding area: LN4 postcode district.

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Dorrington (North Kesteven) scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
272 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 30 crimes
↑ 277% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 230% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 269% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 377% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 157% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dixon Avenue 9 crimes
  2. 2 Playgarth Estate 7 crimes
  3. 3 The Oval 6 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 4.492 · PM2.5 6.778 · PM10 12.115 µg/m³
74
Green Space 48
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital12.7 mi
Pilgrim Hospital16.1 mi
Peterborough City Hospital33.1 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryRuskington Medical Practice1.1 mi
GP capacity2,615 patients per GP
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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
8
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
72.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate61%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61%Unemployed1.6%Retired22.6%Student3.2%Other inactive11.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.3%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary20.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)22.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)32%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership62.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
7
Ruskington 1.5 mi
Sleaford 4.7 mi
Metheringham 5.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
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 Dorrington (North 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

Ruskington 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
Digby 48 1.3 mi away ⇄
Anwick 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Leasingham 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ashby de la Launde 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Scopwick 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Walcott (North Kesteven) 34 3.8 mi away ⇄
Cranwell 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Ewerby 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Timberland 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
North Kyme 32 4.4 mi away ⇄
Sleaford 48 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dorrington (North Kesteven) a nice place to live?

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

Dorrington (North Kesteven) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 65 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Dorrington (North Kesteven)

LN4 43 ⇄

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