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Living in Leasingham: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Leasingham is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 18 scored places sharing the NG34 postcode district, Leasingham ranks 4th.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 94 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (5), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 53 points above the NG34 district's 46/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Wider context for the surrounding area: NG34 postcode district.

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Leasingham scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
76.8 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 24 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 High Dike 5 crimes
  2. 2 Dean Close 5 crimes
  3. 3 Main Street 5 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.078 · PM2.5 6.854 · PM10 12.688 µg/m³
73
Green Space 18
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • The Leasingham St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 Hospital14.6 mi
Pilgrim Hospital17.2 mi
Peterborough City Hospital30.8 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryRuskington Medical Practice1.9 mi
GP capacity2,150 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 42 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate45.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired42.6%Student2.6%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.2%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary26.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)4.1%
Home ownership81.2%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Ruskington 2.2 mi
Sleaford 2.2 mi
Rauceby 3.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
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 £255,000 13
Detached £255,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£220k £244k £268k £291k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Sleaford 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ruskington 51 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cranwell 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Dorrington (North Kesteven) 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Byard's Leap 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Greylees 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Brauncewell 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Silk Willoughby 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Anwick 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ewerby 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Digby 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wilsford 40 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Leasingham a nice place to live?

Leasingham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Leasingham is 46/100, 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 Leasingham?

Leasingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Leasingham?

Among the top-rated schools in Leasingham is The Leasingham St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Leasingham in total.

What are house prices like in Leasingham?

The current median house price in Leasingham is £255,000, around 11% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £255,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%.

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Postcode districts in Leasingham

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