Town Pop. 1,950

Living in Hibaldstow: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hibaldstow is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 10 places in the DN20 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 53 points above the DN20 district's 44/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Lifestyle (8), schools (16) and transport (16) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DN20 postcode district.

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Hibaldstow scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 44 crimes

↓ 32% below national average

Other theft 22 crimes

↑ 82% above national average

Public order 17 crimes

↑ 34% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes

↓ 43% below national average

Burglary 9 crimes

↑ 31% above national average

other 32 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Dallisons Road 15 crimes
2 Supermarket 12 crimes
3 Silversides Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 13.4 µg/m³

Green Space 6

Parks Some 1

Sports Pitches Some 1

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 2 within 4km

1Good

Hibaldstow 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

A&E departmentsScunthorpe General Hospital7.4 mi

Hull Royal Infirmary17.1 mi

Lincoln County Hospital17.8 mi

Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi

Routine referral (median)12 wks

Treated within 18 weeks61.6%

A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%

1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'

GP capacity1,756 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

Full fibre (FTTP)93%

available across North Lincolnshire

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

99.5%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

99.5%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 63 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate53%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed53%Unemployed2.1%Retired33.5%Student2.3%Other inactive9.1%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial34%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary30%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications19.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.4%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%

Home ownership76.5%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Kirton Lindsey 3.1 mi

Brigg 3.5 mi

Barnetby 6.8 mi

J4 M180 3 mi

J4 M180 3.3 mi

J5 M180 6.9 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways None

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	£272,500	14

5-year monthly trend

All Detached

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hibaldstow a nice place to live?

Hibaldstow has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hibaldstow is 48/100, 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 Hibaldstow?

Hibaldstow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 141 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hibaldstow?

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

What are house prices like in Hibaldstow?

The current median house price in Hibaldstow is £272,500, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%.

Hibaldstow in context

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Postcode districts in Hibaldstow

DN20 44 ⇄

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