Town Pop. 248

Living in Laughterton: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Laughterton comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Laughterton places 7th of 10 in the LN1 postcode district.

It scores 20 points below the LN1 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Wider context for the surrounding area: LN1 postcode district.

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Laughterton scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
225.8 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 19 crimes
↑ 130% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 192% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 355% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 256% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 321% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 9 crimes
  2. 2 Dunham Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Addison Place 6 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 4.806 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 13.475 µg/m³
72
Green Space 37
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital9.6 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital15.2 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital21.8 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust7 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Glebe Practice3.1 mi
GP capacity1,719 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed2.1%Retired31.8%Student2.1%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.5%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary23.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.3%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership81.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
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 East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Saxilby 3.4 mi
Swinderby 7.3 mi
Gainsborough Lea Road 7.9 mi
J34 A1(M) 15.2 mi
J34 A1 15.7 mi
J3 M180 19.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
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 Laughterton 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

Newton on Trent 41 1.0 mi away ⇄
Torksey Lock 33 1.4 mi away ⇄
Cottam (Bassetlaw) 25 2.5 mi away ⇄
Rampton (Bassetlaw) 22 2.9 mi away ⇄
High Marnham 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
South Clifton 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Saxilby 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
East Drayton 32 3.8 mi away ⇄
Marton (West Lindsey) 32 3.8 mi away ⇄
Treswell 23 4.0 mi away ⇄
Woodbeck 22 4.0 mi away ⇄
Sturton by Stow 37 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Laughterton a nice place to live?

Laughterton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Laughterton 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 Laughterton?

Laughterton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Laughterton in context

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Postcode districts in Laughterton

LN1 55 ⇄

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