Town Pop. 2,759

Living in Laceby: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Laceby scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 59/100 versus a median of 88/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the DN37 postcode district, Laceby ranks 5th.

The DN37 district averages 49/100, putting Laceby 14 points below its own postcode area. On lifestyle specifically, Laceby sits 23 points below the DN37 district figure of 51/100. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see DN37 postcode district.

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Laceby scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
59
94.2 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 97 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 26 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Public order 26 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 25 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
other 65 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 39 crimes
  2. 2 Phillips Lane 32 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 18 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
72
Green Space 33
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Laceby Stanford Primary AcademyPrimary
    Ungraded

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

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary15.5 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital20.2 mi
East Riding Community Hospital23.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryRaj Medical Centre2.5 mi
GP capacity2,010 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
45
Full fibre (FTTP)76.5%
available across North East Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
73.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 93 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed1.7%Retired29.5%Student2.8%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.6%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary28.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.8%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership81.3%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax North East Lincolnshire · 2026-27
A £1,656
B £1,932
C £2,208
D £2,484
E £3,036
F £3,588
G £4,140
H £4,968
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
22
Healing 2.8 mi
Great Coates 2.9 mi
Stallingborough 3.2 mi
J5 M180 10.1 mi
J5 M180 10.7 mi
J4 M180 15.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £194,000 29
Semi-detached £167,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£159k £209k £260k £309k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Healing 56 2.5 mi away ⇄
Barnoldby le Beck 30 2.6 mi away ⇄
Stallingborough 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Grimsby 60 3.4 mi away ⇄
Waltham 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Keelby 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brigsley 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Holton le Clay 50 5.2 mi away ⇄
Immingham 43 5.4 mi away ⇄
Cleethorpes 59 5.6 mi away ⇄
Humberston and New Waltham 50 5.7 mi away ⇄
Habrough 48 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Laceby a nice place to live?

Laceby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Laceby is 35/100, 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 Laceby?

Laceby has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 59/100. There were 260 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Laceby?

The current median house price in Laceby is £194,000, around 32% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £167,000. There were 29 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Laceby in context

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Postcode districts in Laceby

DN37 49 ⇄

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