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Living in Great Gonerby: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Gonerby scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Great Gonerby most outperforms the national norm: 86/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 41/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Against the wider NG31 district average of 56/100, that is 7 points below. On broadband specifically, Great Gonerby sits 30 points above the NG31 district figure of 56/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (22) and lifestyle (28). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG31 postcode district.

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Great Gonerby scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
69
78.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 50 crimes
↑ 70% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 47 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Vehicle crime 16 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 29 crimes
  2. 2 Belvoir Gardens 24 crimes
  3. 3 Manor Drive 23 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
44
2 schools in area · 15 within 4km
2Good
  • The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great GonerbyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
22
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital20.5 mi
Queens Medical Centre20.9 mi
Kings Mill Hospital26.3 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryVine Street Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity2,108 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)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate51.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.3%Unemployed2.5%Retired33%Student3%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary29.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.1%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership64.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
64
Council tax South Kesteven · 2026-27
A £1,507
B £1,758
C £2,009
D £2,260
E £2,762
F £3,264
G £3,767
H £4,520
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 Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
44
Grantham 2.5 mi
Bottesford 5.2 mi
Ancaster 6.6 mi
J26 M1 23.8 mi
J26 M1 24.1 mi
J27 M1 26.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £260,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£222k £264k £308k £350k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Barrowby 46 1.8 mi away ⇄
Grantham 57 2.1 mi away ⇄
Sedgebrook 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Allington 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Barkston 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Marston 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Foston (South Kesteven) 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Harlaxton 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Denton (South Kesteven) 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Muston (Melton) 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Normanton (South Kesteven) 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
West Willoughby 0 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Gonerby a nice place to live?

Great Gonerby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Great Gonerby is 49/100, 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 Great Gonerby?

Great Gonerby has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 69/100. There were 153 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Gonerby?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Gonerby are The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School and The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Great Gonerby in total.

What are house prices like in Great Gonerby?

The current median house price in Great Gonerby is £260,000, around 9% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%.

Great Gonerby in context

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Postcode districts in Great Gonerby

NG31 56 ⇄
NG32 36 ⇄

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