Town Pop. 17,655

Living in Louth: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Louth is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 57/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 38/100 versus a median of 88/100.

No other settlement in the LN11 postcode district scores higher. Louth leads all 12. Against the wider LN11 district average of 44/100, that is 7 points above. On healthcare specifically, Louth sits 15 points above the LN11 district figure of 42/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LN11 postcode district.

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Louth scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
38
114 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 703 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 606 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Shoplifting 187 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 157 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Public order 95 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
other 264 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 97 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 54 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 53 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
72
Green Space 17
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
53
7 schools in area
1Outstanding6Good
  • Kidgate AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Eastfield Infants and Nursery AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • King Edward VI Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Lacey Gardens Junior AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Louth AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Bernard's SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Michael's Church of England School, LouthPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
57
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital22.2 mi
Pilgrim Hospital24.9 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary28.5 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,835 patients per GP
5dentists4pharmacies

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
57
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 515 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
34
Employment rate51.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.3%Unemployed2.8%Retired29.9%Student3.2%Other inactive12.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.9%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary33.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.7%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership60.5%
Among the most-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax East Lindsey · 2026-27
A £1,517
B £1,770
C £2,023
D £2,276
E £2,782
F £3,288
G £3,793
H £4,552
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
50
Cleethorpes 13.4 mi
Grimsby Town 13.9 mi
Market Rasen 14 mi
J5 M180 22.6 mi
J5 M180 22.9 mi
J4 M180 25.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
57
Pubs & Bars Ample 24
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 31
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 13
Retail Shopping Ample 189
Takeaways Ample 27
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £220,000 124
Detached £272,500 48
Semi-detached £225,000 38
Terraced £146,200 35
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£100k £177k £256k £333k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Alvingham 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Legbourne 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Manby 33 3.8 mi away ⇄
Utterby 30 3.8 mi away ⇄
Covenham St Mary 34 4.2 mi away ⇄
Ludborough 36 5.3 mi away ⇄
Saltfleetby St Peter 0 5.8 mi away ⇄
Fulstow 43 6.0 mi away ⇄
Grainthorpe 40 6.6 mi away ⇄
Scamblesby 38 6.6 mi away ⇄
Withern 39 7.0 mi away ⇄
Goulceby 44 7.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Louth a nice place to live?

Louth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Louth is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Louth?

Louth has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 38/100. There were 2,012 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Louth?

Among the top-rated schools in Louth are Kidgate Academy, Eastfield Infants and Nursery Academy and King Edward VI Grammar School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Louth in total.

What are house prices like in Louth?

The current median house price in Louth is £220,000, around 23% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £272,500, semi-detached £225,000, terraced £146,200. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%. There were 124 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Louth in context

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Postcode districts in Louth

LN11 44 ⇄

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