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Living in Friskney: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Friskney scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 23/100 versus a median of 67/100.

That is the highest score of the 13 places in the PE22 postcode district. Against the wider PE22 district average of 34/100, that is 7 points above. Its broadband score runs 73 points above the PE22 district's 11/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE22 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
140.5 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 17 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cheales Close 8 crimes
  2. 2 Gipsy Drove 6 crimes
  3. 3 Bowman Avenue 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.01 · PM2.5 6.523 · PM10 11.424 µg/m³
75
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area
1Good
  • Friskney All Saints Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital9.6 mi
Lincoln County Hospital30.7 mi
Peterborough City Hospital38.8 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust7.6 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Sinha & Partners4.6 mi
GP capacity1,815 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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
23
Employment rate42.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed42.7%Unemployed3.4%Retired34.4%Student3.1%Other inactive16.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial24.9%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary38.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications30.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)17%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership70.5%
Among the most-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
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 Eastern England 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
16
Wainfleet 3 mi
Thorpe Culvert 3.3 mi
Havenhouse 4.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
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 Friskney 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

Friskney Eaudyke 41 0.9 mi away ⇄
Wainfleet St Mary 30 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wainfleet All Saints 29 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wrangle 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Leake Commonside 30 4.4 mi away ⇄
Old Leake 31 4.7 mi away ⇄
Leverton 34 6.3 mi away ⇄
Burgh le Marsh 44 6.3 mi away ⇄
Halton Holegate 35 6.5 mi away ⇄
Toynton All Saints 35 6.6 mi away ⇄
Stickford 30 7.0 mi away ⇄
East Keal 39 7.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Friskney a nice place to live?

Friskney has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Friskney is 41/100, 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 Friskney?

Friskney is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Friskney?

Among the top-rated schools in Friskney is Friskney All Saints Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Friskney in total.

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Postcode districts in Friskney

PE22 34 ⇄

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