Town Pop. 545

Living in Marshchapel: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Marshchapel scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health falls furthest short: 47/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. Among the 7 scored places sharing the DN36 postcode district, Marshchapel ranks 5th.

Marshchapel is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider DN36 district average of 45/100, that is 8 points below. On bills specifically, Marshchapel sits 13 points above the DN36 district figure of 45/100. For the surrounding area, see DN36 postcode district.

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Marshchapel scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
124.8 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 29 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ivy Lane 6 crimes
  2. 2 Duckthorpe Lane 4 crimes
  3. 3 Grange Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.258 · PM2.5 6.65 · PM10 11.693 µg/m³
74
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Marshchapel Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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 departmentsHull Royal Infirmary24.6 mi
Lincoln County Hospital28.3 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital30 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust4.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryNorth Thoresby Practice4.2 mi
GP capacity1,844 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
64
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate47.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.6%Unemployed2.4%Retired36.3%Student3%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.4%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary27.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)13.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.7%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership81.2%
Among the most-deprived 37% of areas in England
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
5
Cleethorpes 6.9 mi
New Clee 8.2 mi
Grimsby Town 8.3 mi
J5 M180 20.2 mi
J5 M180 20.7 mi
J4 M180 25 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Marshchapel 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

Grainthorpe 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Fulstow 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Tetney 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Covenham St Mary 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
North Thoresby 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
North Somercotes 50 4.4 mi away ⇄
Ludborough 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Utterby 30 4.9 mi away ⇄
Holton le Clay 50 4.9 mi away ⇄
Alvingham 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Humberston and New Waltham 50 5.1 mi away ⇄
Cleethorpes 59 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Marshchapel a nice place to live?

Marshchapel has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Marshchapel is 37/100, 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 Marshchapel?

Marshchapel is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 68 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Marshchapel?

Among the top-rated schools in Marshchapel is Marshchapel Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Marshchapel in total.

Marshchapel in context

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Postcode districts in Marshchapel

DN36 45 ⇄

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