Town Pop. 335

Living in Grasby: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Grasby is 31/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 3 places sharing the DN38 postcode district, Grasby scores lowest.

It scores 9 points below the DN38 postcode district as a whole, which averages 40/100. That sits 19 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (84) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DN38 postcode district.

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Grasby scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
423.9 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 36 crimes
↑ 223% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↑ 528% above national average
Burglary 26 crimes
↑ 2117% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 515% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 646% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Station Road 17 crimes
  2. 2 Waddingham Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Searby Hill 10 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.429 · PM2.5 6.906 · PM10 12.242 µg/m³
73
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area
1Good
  • Grasby All Saints Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsScunthorpe General Hospital12.9 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary14.7 mi
Lincoln County Hospital21 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust5.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCaistor Health Centre3 mi
GP capacity1,276 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
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired30.5%Student3%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.2%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary21.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.6%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership81.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
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 Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Barnetby 3.8 mi
Brigg 5.3 mi
Habrough 6.6 mi
J5 M180 4.5 mi
J5 M180 4.6 mi
J4 M180 7.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
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 Grasby 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

Howsham 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Caistor 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
Nettleton 31 3.2 mi away ⇄
North Kelsey 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Kirmington 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Barnetby le Wold 50 3.6 mi away ⇄
South Kelsey 37 4.8 mi away ⇄
Wrawby 52 4.9 mi away ⇄
Brigg 50 5.5 mi away ⇄
Keelby 44 5.7 mi away ⇄
Elsham 34 5.8 mi away ⇄
Scawby Brook 44 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Grasby a nice place to live?

Grasby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Grasby is 31/100, 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 Grasby?

Grasby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 142 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Grasby?

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

Grasby in context

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Postcode districts in Grasby

DN38 40 ⇄

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