Town Pop. 2,823

Living in Kirton in Lindsey: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kirton in Lindsey is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 86/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 49/100 against a town median of 67/100.

No other settlement in the DN21 postcode district scores higher. Kirton in Lindsey leads all 16. It scores 9 points above the DN21 postcode district as a whole, which averages 38/100. On broadband specifically, Kirton in Lindsey sits 56 points above the DN21 district figure of 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DN21 postcode district.

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Kirton in Lindsey scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
46.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 60 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Public order 16 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Burglary 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lincoln Crescent 12 crimes
  2. 2 Fusilier Way 12 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 12 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
73
Green Space 7
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
6
2 schools in area
1Requires Improvement1Inadequate
  • Kirton Lindsey Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Kirton AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Inadequate
Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsScunthorpe General Hospital7.4 mi
Lincoln County Hospital16.2 mi
Goole and District Hospital19.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,288 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
86
Full fibre (FTTP)93%
available across North Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 100 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
49
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired28.5%Student2.9%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.1%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary28.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.6%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership72.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
29
Kirton Lindsey 0.7 mi
Brigg 6.6 mi
Scunthorpe 8 mi
J4 M180 4.9 mi
J4 M180 5 mi
J3 M180 7.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £230,000 15
Detached £282,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£185k £220k £255k £290k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Redbourne 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Scotton (West Lindsey) 32 3.0 mi away ⇄
Waddingham 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hibaldstow 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Willoughton 26 3.4 mi away ⇄
Scotter 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Messingham 54 4.4 mi away ⇄
Scawby 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Hemswell 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Hemswell Cliff 24 5.4 mi away ⇄
Blyton 32 5.8 mi away ⇄
Scawby Brook 44 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kirton in Lindsey a nice place to live?

Kirton in Lindsey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kirton in Lindsey is 47/100, 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 Kirton in Lindsey?

Kirton in Lindsey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 130 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Kirton in Lindsey?

The current median house price in Kirton in Lindsey is £230,000, around 19% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £282,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%.

Kirton in Lindsey in context

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Postcode districts in Kirton in Lindsey

DN21 38 ⇄

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