Town Pop. 314

Living in East Barkwith: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

East Barkwith scores 42/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. No other settlement in the LN8 postcode district scores higher. East Barkwith leads all 13.

Against the wider LN8 district average of 32/100, that is 10 points above. That sits 8 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 (90). For the surrounding area, see LN8 postcode district.

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East Barkwith scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
398.1 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 51 crimes
↑ 388% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↑ 570% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 516% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 342% above national average
Drugs 7 crimes
↑ 576% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Newton Close 17 crimes
  2. 2 Manor Drive 14 crimes
  3. 3 A158 12 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
74
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital12.3 mi
Pilgrim Hospital24.4 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital25.2 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust5.9 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Wragby Surgery3 mi
GP capacity3,937 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate51.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.7%Unemployed2.8%Retired30.6%Student3.3%Other inactive11.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.4%Skilled & technical38%Routine & elementary29.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.7%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership71.5%
Among the most-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax East Lindsey · 2026-27
A £1,517
B £1,770
C £2,023
D £2,276
E £2,782
F £3,288
G £3,793
H £4,552
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 Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Market Rasen 5.9 mi
Lincoln 13.6 mi
Metheringham 13.7 mi
J5 M180 19.7 mi
J5 M180 19.8 mi
J4 M180 20 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in East Barkwith 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

Wragby 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wickenby 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ludford 36 5.0 mi away ⇄
Goulceby 44 5.6 mi away ⇄
Tealby 41 5.7 mi away ⇄
Market Rasen 37 5.9 mi away ⇄
Faldingworth 36 6.6 mi away ⇄
Middle Rasen 38 6.9 mi away ⇄
Scamblesby 38 7.1 mi away ⇄
Langworth 32 7.3 mi away ⇄
Bardney 32 7.5 mi away ⇄
Binbrook 32 8.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Barkwith a nice place to live?

East Barkwith has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for East Barkwith is 42/100, 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 East Barkwith?

East Barkwith is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 125 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in East Barkwith

LN8 32 ⇄

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