Town Pop. 476

Living in Eagle: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Eagle comes out at 31/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 11/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 10 places sharing the LN6 postcode district, Eagle scores lowest.

The LN6 district averages 55/100, putting Eagle 24 points below its own postcode area. That sits 19 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), lifestyle (8), schools (10) and transport (16). Wider context for the surrounding area: LN6 postcode district.

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Eagle scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
344.5 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 51 crimes
↑ 222% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 41 crimes
↑ 466% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 644% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 394% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 408% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Newark Road 35 crimes
  2. 2 Lincoln Road 21 crimes
  3. 3 Middle Lane 12 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 5.108 · PM2.5 6.99 · PM10 12.614 µg/m³
72
Green Space 6
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Eagle Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital7.4 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital19.3 mi
Kings Mill Hospital22.9 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Woodland Medical Practice3.8 mi
GP capacity1,814 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
15.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
15.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed2%Retired27.8%Student2.9%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.7%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary22.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.2%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership80.5%
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
16
Swinderby 1.8 mi
Hykeham 3.7 mi
Collingham 4.3 mi
J34 A1(M) 20.3 mi
J34 A1 20.9 mi
J4 M180 24.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
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 Eagle 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

North Scarle 39 1.7 mi away ⇄
Morton Hall 33 1.9 mi away ⇄
Thorpe on the Hill (North Kesteven) 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Swinderby 34 2.6 mi away ⇄
South Hykeham 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Witham St Hughs 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
South Clifton 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Skellingthorpe 53 3.9 mi away ⇄
North Hykeham 62 4.0 mi away ⇄
Collingham (Newark and Sherwood) 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bassingham 46 4.9 mi away ⇄
High Marnham 0 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Eagle a nice place to live?

Eagle has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Eagle is 31/100, 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 Eagle?

Eagle has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 164 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Eagle in context

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Postcode districts in Eagle

LN6 55 ⇄

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