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Living in Dunston: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dunston comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 13th highest-scoring of the 21 places in the LN4 postcode district.

That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (86) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (7), lifestyle (11) and transport (22) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LN4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
248.1 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 38 crimes
↑ 189% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 300% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 769% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 268% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sleaford Road 9 crimes
  2. 2 Middle Street 7 crimes
  3. 3 Lincoln Road Nocton 7 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.608 · PM2.5 6.884 · PM10 12.049 µg/m³
73
Green Space 21
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
34
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital6.9 mi
Pilgrim Hospital19.7 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital30.9 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryChurch Walk Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity3,862 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
3.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed1.8%Retired28.7%Student2.8%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.4%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary21.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.6%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership81.5%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
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
22
Metheringham 1.2 mi
Lincoln 7.4 mi
Ruskington 7.8 mi
J4 M180 27.7 mi
J4 M180 27.9 mi
J5 M180 29.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Dunston 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

Metheringham 50 0.9 mi away ⇄
Nocton 40 0.9 mi away ⇄
Potterhanworth 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Scopwick 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Branston 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Martin (North Kesteven) 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Ashby de la Launde 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Timberland 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Washingborough and Heighington 55 5.1 mi away ⇄
Digby 48 5.1 mi away ⇄
Waddington (North Kesteven) 47 5.4 mi away ⇄
Walcott (North Kesteven) 34 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dunston a nice place to live?

Dunston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dunston 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 Dunston?

Dunston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 98 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dunston?

Among the top-rated schools in Dunston is Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Dunston in total.

Dunston in context

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Postcode districts in Dunston

LN4 43 ⇄

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