Town Pop. 726

Living in Ingham (West Lindsey): Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ingham (West Lindsey) scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 14/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the LN1 postcode district.

It scores 20 points below the LN1 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). For the surrounding area, see LN1 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
82.6 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 29 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Street 12 crimes
  2. 2 Rectory Lea 5 crimes
  3. 3 West End 5 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
73
Green Space 16
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area
1Good
  • Ingham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
12
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital7.3 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital17.2 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital21.7 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust6.4 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity835 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
22.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
22.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate58.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.9%Unemployed1.4%Retired27%Student4%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.1%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary22.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)19.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.7%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.2%
Home ownership76%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
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 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 Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Saxilby 6.1 mi
Lincoln 8 mi
Gainsborough Lea Road 8.5 mi
J4 M180 14.2 mi
J4 M180 14.2 mi
J3 M180 16 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Ingham (West Lindsey) 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

Aisthorpe and Brattleby 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Scampton 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sturton by Stow 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Stow (West Lindsey) 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hemswell Cliff 24 4.1 mi away ⇄
Normanby-by-Spital 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Willingham by Stow 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Welton (West Lindsey) 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Hemswell 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Kexby 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Dunholme 45 5.3 mi away ⇄
Upton (West Lindsey) 38 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ingham (West Lindsey) a nice place to live?

Ingham (West Lindsey) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ingham (West Lindsey) is 35/100, 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 Ingham (West Lindsey)?

Ingham (West Lindsey) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 60 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ingham (West Lindsey)?

Among the top-rated schools in Ingham (West Lindsey) is Ingham Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ingham (West Lindsey) in total.

Ingham (West Lindsey) in context

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Postcode districts in Ingham (West Lindsey)

LN1 55 ⇄

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