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Living in Elsham: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Elsham scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Elsham places 7th of 10 in the DN20 postcode district.

It scores 10 points below the DN20 postcode district as a whole, which averages 44/100. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (89) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see DN20 postcode district.

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Elsham scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
153.2 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 24 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 460% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 235% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fussey Gardens 20 crimes
  2. 2 Wellington Way 7 crimes
  3. 3 Church Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 13.1 µg/m³
72
Green Space 31
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsScunthorpe General Hospital9.2 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary9.6 mi
East Riding Community Hospital16.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBarnetby Medical Centre2.1 mi
GP capacity1,915 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)93%
available across North Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed1.4%Retired33.6%Student3.6%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.7%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary22.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.7%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership75.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax North Lincolnshire · 2026-27
A £1,565
B £1,826
C £2,087
D £2,348
E £2,870
F £3,392
G £3,913
H £4,696
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Barnetby 2 mi
Brigg 4.4 mi
Ulceby 5.4 mi
J5 M180 1.3 mi
J5 M180 1.4 mi
J4 M180 6.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
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 Elsham 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

Worlaby 33 1.8 mi away ⇄
Barnetby le Wold 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bonby 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wrawby 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wootton (North Lincolnshire) 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kirmington 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Saxby All Saints 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Brigg 50 4.2 mi away ⇄
Ulceby 33 4.3 mi away ⇄
Scawby Brook 44 5.0 mi away ⇄
Howsham 46 5.4 mi away ⇄
Barrow upon Humber 44 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Elsham a nice place to live?

Elsham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Elsham is 34/100, 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 Elsham?

Elsham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 59 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Elsham in context

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Postcode districts in Elsham

DN20 44 ⇄

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