Town Pop. 3,683

Living in Epworth: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Epworth scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Epworth most outperforms the national norm: 92/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That is the highest score of the 9 places in the DN9 postcode district.

Against the wider DN9 district average of 43/100, that is 6 points above. Its broadband score runs 45 points above the DN9 district's 47/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see DN9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
63 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 111 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 22 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 16 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 52 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 15 crimes
  2. 2 Southfield Drive 15 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 11 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
73
Green Space 21
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
22
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Epworth Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • South Axholme AcademySecondary · 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
28
A&E departmentsScunthorpe General Hospital7.2 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary10.8 mi
Goole and District Hospital12.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,067 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)93%
available across North Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 116 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate53.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.1%Unemployed2.2%Retired31.3%Student3.4%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.5%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary25.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.2%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership73.9%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
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
18
Crowle 4.3 mi
Althorpe 5.6 mi
Thorne South 7.4 mi
J2 M180 2.9 mi
J2 M180 3 mi
J3 M180 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £264,500 36
Detached £318,500 22
Semi-detached £187,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£198k £244k £291k £336k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Belton (North Lincolnshire) 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Haxey 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Owston Ferry 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Westwoodside 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
West Butterwick 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wroot 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Ealand 38 4.6 mi away ⇄
Althorpe 39 4.9 mi away ⇄
Burringham 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
Crowle (North Lincolnshire) 44 5.4 mi away ⇄
Keadby 31 5.6 mi away ⇄
Hatfield Woodhouse 32 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Epworth a nice place to live?

Epworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Epworth is 49/100, 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 Epworth?

Epworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 232 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Epworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Epworth are Epworth Primary Academy and South Axholme Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Epworth in total.

What are house prices like in Epworth?

The current median house price in Epworth is £264,500, around 7% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £318,500, semi-detached £187,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 27%. There were 36 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Epworth in context

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Postcode districts in Epworth

DN9 43 ⇄

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