Town Pop. 1,636

Living in Long Bennington: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Long Bennington comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Long Bennington most outperforms the national norm: 41/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 14/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 15 places in the NG23 postcode district. It scores 6 points above the NG23 postcode district as a whole, which averages 36/100. Its healthcare score runs 18 points above the NG23 district's 23/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG23 postcode district.

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Long Bennington scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
55 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 26 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cross Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Witham Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Pinfold Court 7 crimes

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

Environment
51
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 13.9 µg/m³
71
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area
1Good
  • Long Bennington Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
41
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre17.9 mi
Lincoln County Hospital18.7 mi
Kings Mill Hospital21.6 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust4.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,810 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
20.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
20.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate51.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.7%Unemployed2%Retired35.8%Student3.2%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary17.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.5%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership82.8%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
64
Council tax South Kesteven · 2026-27
A £1,507
B £1,758
C £2,009
D £2,260
E £2,762
F £3,264
G £3,767
H £4,520
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
12
Bottesford 3.7 mi
Elton and Orston 5 mi
Newark Northgate 6.4 mi
J26 M1 19.9 mi
J26 M1 20.3 mi
J27 M1 21.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £427,500 22
Detached £535,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£329k £417k £508k £595k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Foston (South Kesteven) 34 1.8 mi away ⇄
Normanton (South Kesteven) 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Claypole 33 2.8 mi away ⇄
Allington 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Marston 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bottesford 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Muston (Melton) 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Balderton 60 4.3 mi away ⇄
Sedgebrook 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Orston 36 4.7 mi away ⇄
Elston 35 5.2 mi away ⇄
Great Gonerby 49 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Long Bennington a nice place to live?

Long Bennington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Long Bennington is 42/100, 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 Long Bennington?

Long Bennington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 90 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Long Bennington?

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

What are house prices like in Long Bennington?

The current median house price in Long Bennington is £427,500, around 50% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £535,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%. There were 22 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Long Bennington

NG23 36 ⇄

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