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Living in Ludborough: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ludborough scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100. That places it last of the 7 scored places in the DN36 postcode district.

The DN36 district averages 45/100, putting Ludborough 9 points below its own postcode area. Its bills score runs 13 points above the DN36 district's 45/100. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DN36 postcode district.

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Ludborough scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
466.2 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 23 crimes
↑ 367% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 389% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 881% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 794% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 604% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Lane 11 crimes
  2. 2 Lancaster Gardens 8 crimes
  3. 3 Old Plumtree Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 12 µg/m³
74
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Lift UtterbyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital23.8 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary24.3 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital27.2 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust4.5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryNorth Thoresby Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity1,684 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate49.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.4%Unemployed1.6%Retired39.6%Student1.6%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary20.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.6%Apprenticeship8.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership80.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
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 Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Cleethorpes 8.5 mi
Grimsby Town 8.6 mi
New Clee 9.3 mi
J5 M180 17.8 mi
J5 M180 18.3 mi
J4 M180 21.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Ludborough 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

Utterby 30 1.5 mi away ⇄
North Thoresby 37 1.8 mi away ⇄
Fulstow 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Covenham St Mary 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Tetney 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Holton le Clay 50 4.5 mi away ⇄
Marshchapel 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Brigsley 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Alvingham 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Binbrook 32 5.3 mi away ⇄
Louth 51 5.3 mi away ⇄
Grainthorpe 40 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ludborough a nice place to live?

Ludborough has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ludborough is 36/100, 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 Ludborough?

Ludborough is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ludborough?

Among the top-rated schools in Ludborough is Lift Utterby, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ludborough in total.

Ludborough in context

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Postcode districts in Ludborough

DN36 45 ⇄

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