Town Pop. 401

Living in Martin (North Kesteven): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Martin (North Kesteven) scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Martin (North Kesteven) most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 46/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

Martin (North Kesteven) places 10th of 21 in the LN4 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 72 points above the LN4 district's 27/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LN4 postcode district.

42
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Martin (North Kesteven) scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Martin (North Kesteven).
Or compare:
LN4 1AA LN4 2AE LN4 3AA LN4 4AA LN4

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
189.5 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 34 crimes
↑ 155% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 471% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 223% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 525% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 7 crimes
  2. 2 Moor Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 The Drift 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.329 · PM2.5 6.802 · PM10 12.203 µg/m³
74
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Mrs Mary King's CofE (Controlled) 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 departmentsLincoln County Hospital10.7 mi
Pilgrim Hospital15.6 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital34.7 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryChurch Walk Surgery3.3 mi
GP capacity2,508 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate53.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.5%Unemployed3.3%Retired29.5%Student2.7%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary27.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.3%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership70.4%
Among the most-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax North Kesteven · 2026-27
A £1,559
B £1,818
C £2,078
D £2,338
E £2,858
F £3,377
G £3,897
H £4,676
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 Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Metheringham 3 mi
Ruskington 6.2 mi
Sleaford 9.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

Places like Martin (North Kesteven) Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Martin (North Kesteven), but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Martin (North Kesteven) 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

Timberland 42 0.9 mi away ⇄
Walcott (North Kesteven) 34 2.2 mi away ⇄
Scopwick 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Metheringham 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Billinghay 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Digby 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Dunston 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Nocton 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
North Kyme 32 4.9 mi away ⇄
Ashby de la Launde 41 5.0 mi away ⇄
Dorrington (North Kesteven) 40 5.1 mi away ⇄
Woodhall Spa 49 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Martin (North Kesteven) a nice place to live?

Martin (North Kesteven) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Martin (North Kesteven) 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 Martin (North Kesteven)?

Martin (North Kesteven) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 76 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Martin (North Kesteven)?

Among the top-rated schools in Martin (North Kesteven) is Mrs Mary King's CofE (Controlled) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Martin (North Kesteven) in total.

Martin (North Kesteven) in context

See the best places to live in Lincolnshire, ranked

Postcode districts in Martin (North Kesteven)

LN4 43 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode