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Living in Marston: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Marston is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is lifestyle: 5/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Among the 15 scored places sharing the NG32 postcode district, Marston ranks 7th. Marston is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 96-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. The NG32 district averages 36/100, putting Marston 6 points above its own postcode area. For the surrounding area, see NG32 postcode district.

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Marston scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
376 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
↑ 248% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 453% above national average
Vehicle crime 19 crimes
↑ 1483% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 416% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 371% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Street 17 crimes
  2. 2 Foston By-Pass 8 crimes
  3. 3 School Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.713 · PM2.5 6.474 · PM10 11.618 µg/m³
74
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area
1Good
  • The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital18.3 mi
Queens Medical Centre21.3 mi
Kings Mill Hospital25.5 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryLong Bennington Medical Centre3.7 mi
GP capacity2,686 patients per GP
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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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate47%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47%Unemployed1.6%Retired41.5%Student3.2%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.2%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary22.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.1%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership86.9%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax South Kesteven · 2026-27
A £1,507
B £1,758
C £2,009
D £2,260
E £2,762
F £3,264
G £3,767
H £4,520
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Grantham 5.4 mi
Bottesford 5.7 mi
Ancaster 5.8 mi
J26 M1 23.3 mi
J26 M1 23.7 mi
J27 M1 25.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
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 Marston 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

Foston (South Kesteven) 34 2.1 mi away ⇄
Barkston 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Allington 35 2.9 mi away ⇄
Great Gonerby 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Long Bennington 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Caythorpe 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Sedgebrook 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Claypole 33 4.3 mi away ⇄
Normanton (South Kesteven) 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Barrowby 46 4.7 mi away ⇄
Grantham 57 4.9 mi away ⇄
West Willoughby 0 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Marston a nice place to live?

Marston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Marston is 42/100, 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 Marston?

Marston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 94 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Marston?

Among the top-rated schools in Marston is The Marston Thorold's Charity Church of England School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Marston in total.

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Postcode districts in Marston

NG32 36 ⇄

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