Town Pop. 1,716

Living in Dunholme: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dunholme comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Dunholme most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Dunholme places 5th of 8 in the LN2 postcode district.

It scores 8 points below the LN2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 53/100. On broadband specifically, Dunholme sits 39 points above the LN2 district figure of 47/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Wider context for the surrounding area: LN2 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
62.4 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 55 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Public order 7 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 53% below national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dixon Place 20 crimes
  2. 2 Church Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Allwood Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 13.3 µg/m³
71
Green Space 38
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
10
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • William Farr CofE Comprehensive SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary 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
12
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital4.6 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital21.1 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital26.2 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryWelton Family Health Centre0.8 mi
GP capacity1,721 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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 55 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.7%Student5.1%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.2%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary23.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.3%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership79.7%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
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 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
20
Lincoln 5.9 mi
Market Rasen 8 mi
Saxilby 8.4 mi
J4 M180 17.3 mi
J4 M180 17.4 mi
J5 M180 19.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £212,000 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£189k £240k £291k £341k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Welton (West Lindsey) 47 0.7 mi away ⇄
Scothern 38 1.4 mi away ⇄
Sudbrooke 41 2.3 mi away ⇄
Nettleham 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
Langworth 32 3.1 mi away ⇄
Riseholme 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
North Greetwell 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Scampton 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Reepham (West Lindsey) 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cherry Willingham 53 4.2 mi away ⇄
Faldingworth 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Aisthorpe and Brattleby 0 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dunholme a nice place to live?

Dunholme has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dunholme is 45/100, 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 Dunholme?

Dunholme is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 107 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dunholme?

Among the top-rated schools in Dunholme are Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy and William Farr CofE Comprehensive School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Dunholme in total.

What are house prices like in Dunholme?

The current median house price in Dunholme is £212,000, around 26% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%.

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Postcode districts in Dunholme

LN2 53 ⇄

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