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Living in Leadenham: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Leadenham scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Leadenham most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the LN5 postcode district. It scores 10 points below the LN5 postcode district as a whole, which averages 51/100. Its economic health score runs 28 points above the LN5 district's 57/100. For the surrounding area, see LN5 postcode district.

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Leadenham scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
171.7 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 28 crimes
↑ 112% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 149% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 477% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dycote Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 7 crimes
  3. 3 North Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 53
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
35
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Leadenham Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital12 mi
Pilgrim Hospital24 mi
Queens Medical Centre26.2 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust6.7 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryCliff Villages Medical Practice3.8 mi
GP capacity2,117 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)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
4.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
4.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed1%Retired36.7%Student2.1%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.5%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.6%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)38%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership74.6%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax North Kesteven · 2026-27
A £1,559
B £1,818
C £2,078
D £2,338
E £2,858
F £3,377
G £3,897
H £4,676
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
17
Ancaster 5.3 mi
Rauceby 7.3 mi
Sleaford 8.4 mi
J26 M1 27.5 mi
J26 M1 28 mi
J27 M1 28.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Leadenham 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

Fulbeck 43 1.3 mi away ⇄
Welbourn 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Brant Broughton 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Caythorpe 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Brauncewell 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Navenby 56 3.9 mi away ⇄
Byard's Leap 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Cranwell 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Carlton-le-Moorland 34 4.5 mi away ⇄
Coleby 44 5.4 mi away ⇄
Bassingham 46 5.4 mi away ⇄
Ancaster 48 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Leadenham a nice place to live?

Leadenham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Leadenham is 41/100, 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 Leadenham?

Leadenham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 68 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Leadenham?

Among the top-rated schools in Leadenham is Leadenham Church of England Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Leadenham in total.

Leadenham in context

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Postcode districts in Leadenham

LN5 51 ⇄

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