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Living in Harlaxton: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Harlaxton scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 59/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 15 scored places sharing the NG32 postcode district, Harlaxton ranks 11th. Its broadband score runs 64 points above the NG32 district's 23/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG32 postcode district.

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Harlaxton scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
59
341.7 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 53 crimes
↑ 234% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↑ 341% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 485% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 680% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 425% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sir Gilbert Greenall Court 15 crimes
  2. 2 Village Street 14 crimes
  3. 3 Rectory Lane 12 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
75
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
2 schools in area · 9 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • The Harlaxton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Denton CofE SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre20.7 mi
Lincoln County Hospital24.5 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary25.5 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgerySwingbridge Surgery1.6 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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed1.6%Retired29.9%Student3.5%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.8%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary23.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.8%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership56.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Grantham 2.4 mi
Bottesford 6.1 mi
Elton and Orston 8.4 mi
J26 M1 23.9 mi
J26 M1 24.1 mi
J24 M1 25.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Harlaxton 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

Denton (South Kesteven) 40 1.0 mi away ⇄
Barrowby 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Grantham 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sedgebrook 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Croxton Kerrial 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Great Gonerby 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Muston (Melton) 49 4.7 mi away ⇄
Allington 35 5.0 mi away ⇄
Bottesford 47 6.1 mi away ⇄
Colsterworth 39 6.2 mi away ⇄
Barkston 40 6.3 mi away ⇄
Foston (South Kesteven) 34 6.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Harlaxton a nice place to live?

Harlaxton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Harlaxton is 39/100, 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 Harlaxton?

Harlaxton has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 59/100. There were 163 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Harlaxton?

Among the top-rated schools in Harlaxton is The Harlaxton Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Harlaxton in total.

Harlaxton in context

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Postcode districts in Harlaxton

NG32 36 ⇄

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