Town Pop. 7,127

Living in Mablethorpe: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Mablethorpe scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 44/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 15/100 versus a median of 67/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the LN12 postcode district. That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Schools (20), healthcare (29) and transport (29) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LN12 postcode district.

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Mablethorpe scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
38
150 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 431 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 272 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 94 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Other theft 63 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Public order 50 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 159 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 124 crimes
  2. 2 Dynan Close 74 crimes
  3. 3 Shopping Area 66 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
75
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
20
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • Springwell Alternative Academy MablethorpeAlternative provision · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Mablethorpe Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
29
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital25.8 mi
Lincoln County Hospital32.2 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary35.6 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,033 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
41
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 204 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
15
Employment rate32.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed32.7%Unemployed3.6%Retired43.2%Student2%Other inactive18.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial21%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary43.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications33.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)13.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)15.4%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership68.6%
Among the most-deprived 11% 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
29
Skegness 14.3 mi
Thorpe Culvert 15.4 mi
Havenhouse 15.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Ample 17
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 30
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 10
Retail Shopping Ample 77
Takeaways Ample 15
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £177,500 52
Detached £212,000 21
Semi-detached £170,000 23
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£156k £180k £206k £230k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Maltby le Marsh 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Withern 39 4.7 mi away ⇄
Saltfleetby St Peter 0 5.2 mi away ⇄
Huttoft 34 5.6 mi away ⇄
Bilsby 32 5.8 mi away ⇄
Saltfleet 32 6.0 mi away ⇄
Anderby Creek 32 6.4 mi away ⇄
Alford (East Lindsey) 47 6.7 mi away ⇄
Manby 33 6.7 mi away ⇄
Mumby 36 6.9 mi away ⇄
Legbourne 45 8.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Mablethorpe a nice place to live?

Mablethorpe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Mablethorpe is 35/100, 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 Mablethorpe?

Mablethorpe has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 38/100. There were 1,069 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Mablethorpe?

Among the top-rated schools in Mablethorpe are Springwell Alternative Academy Mablethorpe and Mablethorpe Primary Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Mablethorpe in total.

What are house prices like in Mablethorpe?

The current median house price in Mablethorpe is £177,500, around 38% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £212,000, semi-detached £170,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 52 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Mablethorpe in context

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Postcode districts in Mablethorpe

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