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Living in Folkingham: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Folkingham comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 98/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 47/100 versus a median of 67/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 18 places in the NG34 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Folkingham sits 52 points above the NG34 district figure of 46/100. Safety (85) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG34 postcode district.

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Folkingham scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
259 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 69 crimes
↑ 292% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↑ 261% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 191% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 135% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 West Street 23 crimes
  2. 2 Grosvenor Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 8 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 4.389 · PM2.5 6.515 · PM10 11.588 µg/m³
75
Green Space 47
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital17.9 mi
Peterborough City Hospital21.4 mi
Lincoln County Hospital24 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust6.8 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryThe New Springwells Practice2.9 mi
GP capacity1,772 patients per GP
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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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed1.8%Retired30.2%Student3.1%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.6%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary27.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.1%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership69.1%
Among the most-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
64
Council tax South Kesteven · 2026-27
A £1,507
B £1,758
C £2,009
D £2,260
E £2,762
F £3,264
G £3,767
H £4,520
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 Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Rauceby 6.9 mi
Sleaford 7.4 mi
Heckington 7.8 mi
J17 A1(M) 24.6 mi
J17 A1(M) 25.4 mi
J16 A1(M) 26.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Folkingham 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

Aslackby 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Osbournby 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Billingborough 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Pointon 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Horbling 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Rippingale 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Ropsley 36 4.9 mi away ⇄
Silk Willoughby 35 5.9 mi away ⇄
Helpringham 42 6.1 mi away ⇄
Morton (South Kesteven) 49 6.1 mi away ⇄
Greylees 44 6.8 mi away ⇄
Corby Glen 42 6.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Folkingham a nice place to live?

Folkingham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Folkingham is 45/100, 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 Folkingham?

Folkingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 137 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Folkingham in context

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Postcode districts in Folkingham

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