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Living in Kirkby on Bain: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kirkby on Bain comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 88/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 6/100 versus a median of 23/100.

The LN10 district averages 44/100, putting Kirkby on Bain 6 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 70 points above the LN10 district's 18/100. Safety (88) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LN10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
210.3 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 27 crimes
↑ 222% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 213% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 580% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 295% above national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stanhope Avenue 17 crimes
  2. 2 Tattershall Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Moor Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.324 · PM2.5 6.721 · PM10 11.999 µg/m³
74
Green Space 20
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area
1Good
  • The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
39
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital11.8 mi
Lincoln County Hospital16.3 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital37 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryWoodhall Spa New Surgery2.6 mi
GP capacity4,214 patients per GP
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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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate38.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed38.9%Unemployed0.6%Retired53%Student2.1%Other inactive5.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.3%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.2%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership87.7%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
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 East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
16
Metheringham 10.2 mi
Hubberts Bridge 11.9 mi
Ruskington 12.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Kirkby on Bain 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

Mareham le Fen 39 2.5 mi away ⇄
Woodhall Spa 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Coningsby and Tattershall 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tattershall 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Horncastle 49 4.5 mi away ⇄
Hagnaby 0 6.4 mi away ⇄
Old Bolingbroke 32 7.0 mi away ⇄
Billinghay 35 7.2 mi away ⇄
Stickney 31 7.4 mi away ⇄
Stickford 30 7.4 mi away ⇄
Martin (North Kesteven) 42 7.5 mi away ⇄
Hagworthingham 32 7.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirkby on Bain a nice place to live?

Kirkby on Bain is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kirkby on Bain 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 Kirkby on Bain?

Kirkby on Bain is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kirkby on Bain?

Among the top-rated schools in Kirkby on Bain is The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kirkby on Bain in total.

Kirkby on Bain in context

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Postcode districts in Kirkby on Bain

LN10 44 ⇄

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