Town Pop. 832

Living in Lea (West Lindsey): Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lea (West Lindsey) scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 27/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the DN21 postcode district.

That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Lifestyle (5), healthcare (6), schools (10) and transport (16) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see DN21 postcode district.

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Lea (West Lindsey) scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
96.2 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 33 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 260% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Causeway Lane 11 crimes
  2. 2 Park Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Hungry Spot 6 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.782 · PM2.5 6.99 · PM10 12.338 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) 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
6
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital13.2 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital14.8 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital15 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryCaskgate Street Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity3,105 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
27
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
60.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
65.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
90.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate50.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.9%Unemployed1.8%Retired36.7%Student2.2%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.3%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary23.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.5%Apprenticeship8.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership85.5%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
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 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
16
Gainsborough Lea Road 1.1 mi
Gainsborough Central 2 mi
Saxilby 8.1 mi
J34 A1(M) 12.6 mi
J3 M180 12.9 mi
J3 M180 13 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars None
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 Lea (West Lindsey) 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

Bole 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Gainsborough 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Upton (West Lindsey) 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kexby 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Heapham 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sturton le Steeple 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Marton (West Lindsey) 32 3.1 mi away ⇄
Willingham by Stow 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Beckingham 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Corringham 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
North Leverton with Habblesthorpe 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
North Wheatley 38 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lea (West Lindsey) a nice place to live?

Lea (West Lindsey) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lea (West Lindsey) is 37/100, 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 Lea (West Lindsey)?

Lea (West Lindsey) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 80 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lea (West Lindsey)?

Among the top-rated schools in Lea (West Lindsey) is Frances Olive Anderson Church of England (Aided) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Lea (West Lindsey) in total.

Lea (West Lindsey) in context

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Postcode districts in Lea (West Lindsey)

DN21 38 ⇄

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