Town Pop. 236

Living in Faldingworth: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Faldingworth comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 3/100 against a town median of 23/100. Faldingworth places 9th of 13 in the LN8 postcode district.

That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Lifestyle (4), healthcare (5) and transport (7) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LN8 postcode district.

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Faldingworth scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
292.4 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 40 crimes
↑ 409% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 207% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 310% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 149% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hampden Close 13 crimes
  2. 2 Fairfax Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Beck Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
73
Green Space 7
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
3
1 school in area
1Good
  • Faldingworth Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital9 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital19.7 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary27.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMarket Rasen Surgery3.5 mi
GP capacity2,446 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
47
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired25.5%Student3.7%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.2%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary21.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)20.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.9%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership74%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax West Lindsey · 2026-27
A £1,569
B £1,831
C £2,092
D £2,354
E £2,877
F £3,400
G £3,923
H £4,708
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Market Rasen 3.6 mi
Lincoln 10.2 mi
Saxilby 12.3 mi
J4 M180 14.9 mi
J4 M180 15.3 mi
J5 M180 16.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
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 Faldingworth 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

Wickenby 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Middle Rasen 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Market Rasen 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Welton (West Lindsey) 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Dunholme 45 4.4 mi away ⇄
Normanby-by-Spital 38 4.6 mi away ⇄
Scothern 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Osgodby (West Lindsey) 38 5.0 mi away ⇄
Langworth 32 5.1 mi away ⇄
Glentham 38 5.4 mi away ⇄
Sudbrooke 41 5.8 mi away ⇄
Wragby 42 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Faldingworth a nice place to live?

Faldingworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Faldingworth is 36/100, 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 Faldingworth?

Faldingworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Faldingworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Faldingworth is Faldingworth Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Faldingworth in total.

Faldingworth in context

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Postcode districts in Faldingworth

LN8 32 ⇄

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