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Living in Kexby: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kexby is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is lifestyle: 5/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Kexby places 3rd of 16 in the DN21 postcode district. The DN21 district averages 38/100, putting Kexby 5 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 65 points above the DN21 district's 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DN21 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Kexby scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
396 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 33 crimes
↑ 391% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 421% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 1031% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 410% above national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 1385% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Causeway Lane 11 crimes
  2. 2 Park Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Hungry Spot 6 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital11.1 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital15.3 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital17.5 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryWillingham-by-Stow Surgery0.8 mi
GP capacity2,267 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate50.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.9%Unemployed1.8%Retired36.7%Student2.2%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.3%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary23.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.5%Apprenticeship8.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership85.5%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
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 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
16
Gainsborough Lea Road 3.7 mi
Gainsborough Central 4.2 mi
Saxilby 6.7 mi
J3 M180 13.5 mi
J3 M180 13.6 mi
J4 M180 13.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars None
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 Kexby 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

Upton (West Lindsey) 38 0.7 mi away ⇄
Willingham by Stow 41 0.9 mi away ⇄
Heapham 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Stow (West Lindsey) 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Lea (West Lindsey) 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Marton (West Lindsey) 32 3.1 mi away ⇄
Corringham 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Sturton by Stow 37 3.5 mi away ⇄
Gainsborough 45 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bole 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Hemswell 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Ingham (West Lindsey) 35 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kexby a nice place to live?

Kexby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kexby is 43/100, 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 Kexby?

Kexby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 80 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Kexby in context

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Postcode districts in Kexby

DN21 38 ⇄

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