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Living in Glentham: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Glentham scores 38/100 overall, across 8 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 13 scored places sharing the LN8 postcode district, Glentham ranks 4th.

The LN8 district averages 32/100, putting Glentham 6 points above its own postcode area. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LN8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
265 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 378% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 19 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 800% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 318% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 492% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 Drake'S Meadow 6 crimes
  3. 3 Chapel Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.242 · PM2.5 6.993 · PM10 12.351 µg/m³
73
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital11.2 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital14.2 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary24 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust6.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Ingham Practice5.7 mi
GP capacity1,206 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
11.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
11.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed1.4%Retired31.2%Student2.8%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.6%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary22.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.8%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership75%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
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 E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Market Rasen 6.7 mi
Kirton Lindsey 7 mi
Brigg 10.2 mi
J4 M180 10.1 mi
J4 M180 10.3 mi
J5 M180 12.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
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 Glentham 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

Normanby-by-Spital 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hemswell Cliff 24 3.3 mi away ⇄
Waddingham 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hemswell 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Willoughton 26 4.7 mi away ⇄
Osgodby (West Lindsey) 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Middle Rasen 38 5.4 mi away ⇄
Faldingworth 36 5.4 mi away ⇄
South Kelsey 37 5.5 mi away ⇄
Ingham (West Lindsey) 35 5.5 mi away ⇄
Redbourne 41 6.1 mi away ⇄
Kirton in Lindsey 47 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Glentham a nice place to live?

Glentham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Glentham is 38/100, 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 Glentham?

Glentham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Glentham in context

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Postcode districts in Glentham

LN8 32 ⇄

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