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Living in Fulstow: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Fulstow scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 86/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is lifestyle, at 6/100 against a town median of 21/100.

Fulstow places 5th of 12 in the LN11 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Fulstow sits 65 points above the LN11 district figure of 21/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Wider context for the surrounding area: LN11 postcode district.

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Fulstow scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
179.2 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 23 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 277% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 244% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Lane 11 crimes
  2. 2 Lancaster Gardens 8 crimes
  3. 3 Old Plumtree Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.239 · PM2.5 6.673 · PM10 11.739 µg/m³
74
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Fulstow Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary24.3 mi
Lincoln County Hospital26 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital28.5 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust5.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryNorth Thoresby Practice2.5 mi
GP capacity1,684 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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate49.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.4%Unemployed1.6%Retired39.6%Student1.6%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary20.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.6%Apprenticeship8.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership80.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
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 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 Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Cleethorpes 7.5 mi
Grimsby Town 8.3 mi
New Clee 8.6 mi
J5 M180 19 mi
J5 M180 19.5 mi
J4 M180 23.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Fulstow 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

Covenham St Mary 34 1.9 mi away ⇄
Marshchapel 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
North Thoresby 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ludborough 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Tetney 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Utterby 30 2.8 mi away ⇄
Grainthorpe 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Holton le Clay 50 4.2 mi away ⇄
Alvingham 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Humberston and New Waltham 50 5.3 mi away ⇄
Brigsley 38 5.4 mi away ⇄
Waltham 48 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fulstow a nice place to live?

Fulstow has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Fulstow is 43/100, 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 Fulstow?

Fulstow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Fulstow?

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

Fulstow in context

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Postcode districts in Fulstow

LN11 44 ⇄

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