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Living in Grainthorpe: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Grainthorpe scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 93/100 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.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the LN11 postcode district, Grainthorpe ranks 6th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 72 points above the LN11 district's 21/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LN11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
145.6 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 29 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 153% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ivy Lane 6 crimes
  2. 2 Duckthorpe Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 Grange Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
74
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Grainthorpe Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary26.4 mi
Lincoln County Hospital28.7 mi
Pilgrim Hospital31.5 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust6.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryNorth Somercotes Surgery2.7 mi
GP capacity2,280 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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate47.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.6%Unemployed2.4%Retired36.3%Student3%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.4%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary27.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.7%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership81.2%
Among the most-deprived 37% of areas in England
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
5
Cleethorpes 8.9 mi
New Clee 10.3 mi
Grimsby Town 10.4 mi
J5 M180 22.2 mi
J5 M180 22.7 mi
J4 M180 26.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Grainthorpe 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

Marshchapel 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
North Somercotes 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Covenham St Mary 34 3.1 mi away ⇄
Fulstow 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Alvingham 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Saltfleet 32 4.8 mi away ⇄
Tetney 43 5.1 mi away ⇄
Utterby 30 5.2 mi away ⇄
Ludborough 36 5.5 mi away ⇄
North Thoresby 37 5.6 mi away ⇄
Saltfleetby St Peter 0 5.7 mi away ⇄
Manby 33 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Grainthorpe a nice place to live?

Grainthorpe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Grainthorpe is 40/100, 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 Grainthorpe?

Grainthorpe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 68 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Grainthorpe?

Among the top-rated schools in Grainthorpe is Grainthorpe Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Grainthorpe in total.

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Postcode districts in Grainthorpe

LN11 44 ⇄

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