Town Pop. 3,828

Living in Holton le Clay: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Holton le Clay is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 42/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. Holton le Clay places 2nd of 7 in the DN36 postcode district.

The DN36 district averages 45/100, putting Holton le Clay 5 points above its own postcode area. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (7) and lifestyle (22). For the surrounding area, see DN36 postcode district.

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Holton le Clay scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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DN36 4AA DN36 5AA DN36 DN37

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
53.6 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 91 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 42 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 25 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
Shoplifting 10 crimes
↓ 67% below national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 South View 14 crimes
  2. 2 St Peter'S Close 11 crimes
  3. 3 Beverley Close 10 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12 µg/m³
73
Green Space 12
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
42
4 schools in area · 13 within 4km
4Good
  • Enfield Academy of New WalthamPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Holton Le Clay Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Holton-le-Clay Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Waltham Toll Bar AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary19.7 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital24.7 mi
Lincoln County Hospital25.8 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgerySLC Medical Group2.5 mi
GP capacity1,729 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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 113 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate52.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired35%Student2.9%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.7%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary25.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.5%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership85.7%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
63
Council tax East Lindsey · 2026-27
A £1,517
B £1,770
C £2,023
D £2,276
E £2,782
F £3,288
G £3,793
H £4,552
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
38
Grimsby Town 4.2 mi
Cleethorpes 4.2 mi
New Clee 4.8 mi
J5 M180 15.3 mi
J5 M180 15.8 mi
J4 M180 20.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Adequate 4
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 £220,000 25
Detached £243,000 13
Semi-detached £179,950 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£186k £222k £259k £294k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Tetney 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Waltham 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Humberston and New Waltham 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Brigsley 38 2.1 mi away ⇄
North Thoresby 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Barnoldby le Beck 30 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cleethorpes 59 3.6 mi away ⇄
Fulstow 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Grimsby 60 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ludborough 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Marshchapel 37 4.9 mi away ⇄
Laceby 35 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Holton le Clay a nice place to live?

Holton le Clay is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Holton le Clay is 50/100, 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 Holton le Clay?

Holton le Clay is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 205 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Holton le Clay?

Among the top-rated schools in Holton le Clay are Enfield Academy of New Waltham, Holton Le Clay Infant School and Holton-le-Clay Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Holton le Clay in total.

What are house prices like in Holton le Clay?

The current median house price in Holton le Clay is £220,000, around 23% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £243,000, semi-detached £179,950. There were 25 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Holton le Clay in context

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Postcode districts in Holton le Clay

DN36 45 ⇄
DN37 49 ⇄

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