Town Pop. 3,265

Living in Heckington: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Heckington is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. No other settlement in the NG34 postcode district scores higher. Heckington leads all 18.

The NG34 district averages 44/100, putting Heckington 7 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Heckington sits 53 points above the NG34 district figure of 46/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see NG34 postcode district.

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Heckington scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
47.8 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 56 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 47 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Public order 8 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Station Road 25 crimes
  2. 2 Welchman Way 21 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 12 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.7 µg/m³
73
Green Space 5
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Heckington St Andrew's Church of England 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
29
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital11.6 mi
Lincoln County Hospital19.1 mi
Peterborough City Hospital27 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust4.3 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,950 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 86 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate49.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.9%Unemployed2%Retired36.2%Student2.7%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.8%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary26.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.7%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership75.8%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax North Kesteven · 2026-27
A £1,559
B £1,818
C £2,078
D £2,338
E £2,858
F £3,377
G £3,897
H £4,676
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
30
Heckington 0.4 mi
Sleaford 4.7 mi
Swineshead 4.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £242,500 52
Detached £325,000 29
Semi-detached £209,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£192k £248k £305k £361k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Great Hale 43 0.8 mi away ⇄
Helpringham 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ewerby 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
South Kyme 34 4.1 mi away ⇄
Anwick 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bicker Gauntlet 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Sleaford 48 4.8 mi away ⇄
Northorpe 0 5.0 mi away ⇄
Silk Willoughby 35 5.4 mi away ⇄
North Kyme 32 5.4 mi away ⇄
Horbling 45 5.6 mi away ⇄
Ruskington 51 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Heckington a nice place to live?

Heckington is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Heckington is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Heckington?

Heckington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 156 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Heckington?

Among the top-rated schools in Heckington is Heckington St Andrew's Church of England School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Heckington in total.

What are house prices like in Heckington?

The current median house price in Heckington is £242,500, around 15% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £325,000, semi-detached £209,500. There were 52 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Heckington in context

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Postcode districts in Heckington

NG34 44 ⇄

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