Town Pop. 1,534

Living in Keadby: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Keadby scores 31/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 19/100 versus a median of 60/100. Of the 11 places sharing the DN17 postcode district, Keadby scores lowest.

It scores 31 points below the DN17 postcode district as a whole, which averages 62/100. That sits 19 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), lifestyle (12) and schools (15). For the surrounding area, see DN17 postcode district.

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Keadby scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
58
156.5 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 126 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
other 43 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wharf Road 28 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 19 crimes
  3. 3 Mariners Arms Flats 19 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
15
2 schools in area
1Good1Ungraded
  • Althorpe and Keadby Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Gunness and Burringham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsScunthorpe General Hospital2.7 mi
Goole and District Hospital9.4 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary15 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWest Common Lane Teaching Practice3 mi
GP capacity1,106 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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)93%
available across North Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
43
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed2.4%Retired25.9%Student3.3%Other inactive12%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.8%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary34.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)20.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.3%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership71.9%
Among the most-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
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

Transport
30
Althorpe 0.7 mi
Crowle 3 mi
Scunthorpe 3.9 mi
J3 M180 2.6 mi
J3 M180 2.8 mi
J2 M180 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £120,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£116k £123k £131k £138k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Gunness 40 1.0 mi away ⇄
Althorpe 39 1.1 mi away ⇄
Burringham 42 1.3 mi away ⇄
Amcotts 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ealand 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
West Butterwick 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Eastoft 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Crowle (North Lincolnshire) 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Scunthorpe 64 4.2 mi away ⇄
Belton (North Lincolnshire) 48 4.6 mi away ⇄
Burton upon Stather 44 4.7 mi away ⇄
Garthorpe 40 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Keadby a nice place to live?

Keadby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Keadby is 31/100, 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 Keadby?

Keadby has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 58/100. There were 240 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Keadby?

Among the top-rated schools in Keadby is Althorpe and Keadby Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Keadby in total.

What are house prices like in Keadby?

The current median house price in Keadby is £120,000, around 58% below the England and Wales average.

Keadby in context

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Postcode districts in Keadby

DN17 62 ⇄

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