Town Pop. 1,913

Living in Manby: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Manby comes out at 33/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the LN11 postcode district.

The LN11 district averages 44/100, putting Manby 11 points below its own postcode area. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (3), lifestyle (7), transport (18) and schools (26) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LN11 postcode district.

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Manby scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
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 43 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 42 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Shoplifting 15 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Carlton Road 34 crimes
  2. 2 Harrison Way 18 crimes
  3. 3 St Edith Gate 8 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
75
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Grimoldby 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
3
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital25.5 mi
Lincoln County Hospital26.5 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary31.2 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryEast Lindsey Medical Group3.7 mi
GP capacity1,983 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
17.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
17.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate54.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.9%Unemployed1%Retired32%Student2.7%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.9%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary27.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.3%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership81.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
18
Cleethorpes 14.6 mi
Grimsby Town 15.6 mi
New Clee 15.8 mi
J5 M180 25.7 mi
J5 M180 26.1 mi
J4 M180 29.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £205,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£171k £216k £263k £308k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Saltfleetby St Peter 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Legbourne 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Alvingham 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Louth 51 3.8 mi away ⇄
Withern 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Saltfleet 32 5.5 mi away ⇄
Covenham St Mary 34 5.6 mi away ⇄
Maltby le Marsh 40 5.7 mi away ⇄
North Somercotes 50 5.9 mi away ⇄
Grainthorpe 40 6.0 mi away ⇄
Utterby 30 6.5 mi away ⇄
Mablethorpe 35 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Manby a nice place to live?

Manby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Manby is 33/100, 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 Manby?

Manby has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 147 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Manby?

Among the top-rated schools in Manby is Grimoldby Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Manby in total.

What are house prices like in Manby?

The current median house price in Manby is £205,000, around 28% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%.

Manby in context

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Postcode districts in Manby

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