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Living in Kirmington: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kirmington is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 7/100 against a town median of 60/100. Kirmington places 2nd of 3 in the DN38 postcode district.

That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (88) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: lifestyle (7), schools (13) and transport (25). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DN38 postcode district.

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Kirmington scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
318.3 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 68 crimes
↑ 267% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 539% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 482% above national average
Burglary 15 crimes
↑ 671% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
other 36 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Schiphol Way 12 crimes
  2. 2 Priory Crescent 11 crimes
  3. 3 Cuthbert Avenue 10 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 7
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Kirmington CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
30
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary10.7 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital12.7 mi
East Riding Community Hospital18.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBarnetby Medical Centre2.4 mi
GP capacity1,915 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
7
Full fibre (FTTP)93%
available across North Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
6.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
6.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
88.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed2.5%Retired28%Student3%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.1%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary31.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.6%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership70.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
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
25
Barnetby 2.5 mi
Ulceby 3.5 mi
Habrough 3.8 mi
J5 M180 2.5 mi
J5 M180 3.1 mi
J4 M180 8.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
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 Kirmington 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

Barnetby le Wold 50 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ulceby 33 2.9 mi away ⇄
Grasby 31 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wootton (North Lincolnshire) 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Elsham 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Habrough 48 3.9 mi away ⇄
Keelby 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wrawby 52 4.7 mi away ⇄
Howsham 46 4.8 mi away ⇄
South Killingholme 37 5.0 mi away ⇄
Worlaby 33 5.5 mi away ⇄
Caistor 35 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirmington a nice place to live?

Kirmington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kirmington is 38/100, 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 Kirmington?

Kirmington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 177 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kirmington?

Among the top-rated schools in Kirmington is Kirmington CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kirmington in total.

Kirmington in context

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Postcode districts in Kirmington

DN38 40 ⇄
DN39 33 ⇄

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