Town Pop. 642

Living in Helpringham: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Helpringham is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Helpringham most outperforms the national norm: 88/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 50/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

That makes it the 11th highest-scoring of the 18 places in the NG34 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 42 points above the NG34 district's 46/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG34 postcode district.

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Helpringham scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
124.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 24 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Queen'S Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 9 crimes
  3. 3 Hall Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
74
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Helpringham Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
11
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital12.4 mi
Lincoln County Hospital21.1 mi
Peterborough City Hospital25.1 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryMillview Medical Centre2.1 mi
GP capacity1,950 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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate48.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.1%Unemployed2.9%Retired36.5%Student3.2%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.8%Skilled & technical37.5%Routine & elementary26.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.8%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership71.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
19
Heckington 1.9 mi
Swineshead 5.2 mi
Sleaford 5.3 mi
J17 A1(M) 28.7 mi
J17 A1(M) 29.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
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 Helpringham 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

Great Hale 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Heckington 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Horbling 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Northorpe 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bicker Gauntlet 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Billingborough 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ewerby 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Osbournby 40 4.6 mi away ⇄
Silk Willoughby 35 5.3 mi away ⇄
Donington 38 5.4 mi away ⇄
Sleaford 48 5.4 mi away ⇄
Bicker 31 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Helpringham a nice place to live?

Helpringham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Helpringham is 42/100, 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 Helpringham?

Helpringham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 80 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Helpringham?

Among the top-rated schools in Helpringham is Helpringham Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Helpringham in total.

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Postcode districts in Helpringham

NG34 44 ⇄

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