Town Pop. 1,939

Living in Ingoldmells: Liveability Score 30/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ingoldmells comes out at 30/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 49/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 9/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the PE24 postcode district. The PE24 district averages 24/100, putting Ingoldmells 6 points above its own postcode area. On lifestyle specifically, Ingoldmells sits 27 points above the PE24 district figure of 22/100. For the surrounding area, see PE24 postcode district.

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Ingoldmells scores 30 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
9
593.1 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 564 crimes
↑ 774% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 189 crimes
↑ 541% above national average
Other theft 103 crimes
↑ 756% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 84 crimes
↑ 537% above national average
Shoplifting 50 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
other 160 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Back Lane 248 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 149 crimes
  3. 3 Roman Bank 84 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
75
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 14

Services

Schools
28
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good
  • Ingoldmells AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Seathorne 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
15
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital18.9 mi
Lincoln County Hospital35 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary47 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryBeacon Medical Practice2.2 mi
GP capacity2,103 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
38
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
70.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 69 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
9
Employment rate35.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed35.7%Unemployed4.9%Retired36.9%Student2.5%Other inactive19.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial17.2%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary49.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications41.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)11.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)12.5%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership55.5%
Among the most-deprived 5% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
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 Eastern England 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
41
Skegness 3.2 mi
Havenhouse 5.9 mi
Wainfleet 7.4 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
49
Pubs & Bars Ample 35
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 34
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 20
Retail Shopping Adequate 15
Takeaways Ample 24
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ingoldmells 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

Chapel St Leonards 32 2.3 mi away ⇄
Skegness 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hogsthorpe 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Burgh le Marsh 44 4.7 mi away ⇄
Mumby 36 4.9 mi away ⇄
Anderby Creek 32 5.0 mi away ⇄
Huttoft 34 6.1 mi away ⇄
Willoughby (East Lindsey) 45 6.4 mi away ⇄
Wainfleet All Saints 29 7.0 mi away ⇄
Wainfleet St Mary 30 7.8 mi away ⇄
Bilsby 32 7.9 mi away ⇄
Alford (East Lindsey) 47 8.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ingoldmells a nice place to live?

Ingoldmells has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ingoldmells is 30/100, 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 Ingoldmells?

Crime levels in Ingoldmells are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 9/100. There were 1,150 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ingoldmells?

Among the top-rated schools in Ingoldmells are Ingoldmells Academy and Seathorne Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Ingoldmells in total.

Ingoldmells in context

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Postcode districts in Ingoldmells

PE24 24 ⇄
PE25 41 ⇄

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