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Living in Messingham: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Messingham scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Messingham places 2nd of 11 in the DN17 postcode district.

The DN17 district averages 62/100, putting Messingham 8 points below its own postcode area. Safety (93) and broadband (85) sit at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (7), transport (20) and schools (26). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DN17 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
43.6 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 48 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Other theft 18 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 12 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kirton Road 11 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 11 crimes
  3. 3 Brigg Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 5.3 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 13.2 µg/m³
71
Green Space 95
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Messingham 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
7
A&E departmentsScunthorpe General Hospital3.7 mi
Goole and District Hospital15.4 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary18.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCambridge Avenue & Messingham Medical Centre2.1 mi
GP capacity1,505 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)93%
available across North Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 91 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate52.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.6%Unemployed2%Retired35.7%Student3%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.1%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary25%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)20.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.3%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership82.2%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax North Lincolnshire · 2026-27
A £1,565
B £1,826
C £2,087
D £2,348
E £2,870
F £3,392
G £3,913
H £4,696
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Kirton Lindsey 3.9 mi
Scunthorpe 4 mi
Althorpe 5.2 mi
J3 M180 3.1 mi
J3 M180 3.5 mi
J4 M180 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
89
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £230,000 25
Detached £287,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£151k £202k £255k £306k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Scotter 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Scotton (West Lindsey) 32 3.3 mi away ⇄
Scunthorpe 64 3.5 mi away ⇄
West Butterwick 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Kirton in Lindsey 47 4.4 mi away ⇄
Scawby 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Burringham 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
Broughton (North Lincolnshire) 47 4.9 mi away ⇄
Althorpe 39 5.0 mi away ⇄
Hibaldstow 48 5.5 mi away ⇄
Redbourne 41 5.6 mi away ⇄
Gunness 40 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Messingham a nice place to live?

Messingham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Messingham is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Messingham?

Messingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 127 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Messingham?

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

What are house prices like in Messingham?

The current median house price in Messingham is £230,000, around 19% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £287,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 25 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Messingham in context

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Postcode districts in Messingham

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