Town Pop. 189

Living in Hemswell: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hemswell is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is lifestyle, at 3/100 against a town median of 21/100. Hemswell places 11th of 16 in the DN21 postcode district.

That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (3), schools (6) and transport (9) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DN21 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Hemswell scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
243.4 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 15 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 957% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 1225% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 290% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mill Mere Road 7 crimes
  2. 2 Harpswell Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Weldon Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.431 · PM2.5 6.995 · PM10 12.328 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital12.3 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital12.5 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital21.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust6.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryKirton Lindsey Surgery4.7 mi
GP capacity1,463 patients per GP
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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
51
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate48.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.4%Unemployed3.6%Retired35.6%Student2.9%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.4%Skilled & technical40.8%Routine & elementary20.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.4%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership74%
Among the most-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax West Lindsey · 2026-27
A £1,569
B £1,831
C £2,092
D £2,354
E £2,877
F £3,400
G £3,923
H £4,708
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Kirton Lindsey 5.4 mi
Gainsborough Central 7 mi
Gainsborough Lea Road 7.1 mi
J4 M180 9.7 mi
J4 M180 9.7 mi
J3 M180 11.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
3
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 Hemswell 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

Hemswell Cliff 24 1.3 mi away ⇄
Willoughton 26 1.4 mi away ⇄
Corringham 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Heapham 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Glentham 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Upton (West Lindsey) 38 4.6 mi away ⇄
Waddingham 38 4.6 mi away ⇄
Normanby-by-Spital 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Kexby 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Ingham (West Lindsey) 35 4.8 mi away ⇄
Kirton in Lindsey 47 4.8 mi away ⇄
Willingham by Stow 41 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hemswell a nice place to live?

Hemswell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hemswell is 36/100, 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 Hemswell?

Hemswell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 46 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Hemswell in context

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Postcode districts in Hemswell

DN21 38 ⇄

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