Town Pop. 1,503

Living in Haxey: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Haxey is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Haxey most outperforms the national norm: 94/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

Haxey places 7th of 9 in the DN9 postcode district. 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 47 points above the DN9 district's 47/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DN9 postcode district.

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Haxey scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
103.1 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 68 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tower Hill 11 crimes
  2. 2 Epworth Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Akeferry Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.672 · PM2.5 6.979 · PM10 12.302 µg/m³
73
Green Space 18
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
8
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Haxey Cofe Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2019
    Good
  • Westwoodside Church of England AcademyPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsScunthorpe General Hospital9.4 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary11 mi
Goole and District Hospital15.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgerySouth Axholme Practice2.9 mi
GP capacity1,067 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)93%
available across North Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 54 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate52.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired34.3%Student3.1%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.2%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary22.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.8%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership84.8%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax North Lincolnshire · 2026-27
A £1,565
B £1,826
C £2,087
D £2,348
E £2,870
F £3,392
G £3,913
H £4,696
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
21
Gainsborough Central 6.8 mi
Crowle 7.1 mi
Gainsborough Lea Road 7.6 mi
J2 M180 5.7 mi
J2 M180 5.8 mi
J3 M180 6.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £244,038 14
Detached £259,038 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£198k £229k £261k £293k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Westwoodside 45 1.2 mi away ⇄
Owston Ferry 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Epworth 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Misterton (Bassetlaw) 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Walkeringham 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Wroot 35 5.0 mi away ⇄
Belton (North Lincolnshire) 48 5.0 mi away ⇄
West Butterwick 38 5.5 mi away ⇄
Blyton 32 5.8 mi away ⇄
Misson 38 5.9 mi away ⇄
Gringley on the Hill 32 5.9 mi away ⇄
Beckingham 43 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Haxey a nice place to live?

Haxey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Haxey is 44/100, 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 Haxey?

Haxey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 155 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Haxey?

Among the top-rated schools in Haxey is Haxey Cofe Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Haxey in total.

What are house prices like in Haxey?

The current median house price in Haxey is £244,038, around 14% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £259,038. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%.

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Postcode districts in Haxey

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