Town Pop. 3,282

Living in Metheringham: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Metheringham is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 97/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Among the 21 scored places sharing the LN4 postcode district, Metheringham ranks 5th.

Against the wider LN4 district average of 43/100, that is 7 points above. Its broadband score runs 70 points above the LN4 district's 27/100. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: LN4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
64.9 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 76 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 53 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 24 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pullman Close 12 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 11 crimes
  3. 3 Sleaford Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 39
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
28
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Metheringham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital7.5 mi
Pilgrim Hospital18.7 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital31.1 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Requires improvement'
GP capacity3,862 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 90 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired31.1%Student2.7%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.9%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary26.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.1%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership74.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
28
Metheringham 0.6 mi
Ruskington 6.9 mi
Lincoln 8.2 mi
J4 M180 28.6 mi
J4 M180 28.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £245,000 32
Detached £266,000 17
Semi-detached £235,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£183k £222k £263k £302k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Dunston 40 0.9 mi away ⇄
Nocton 40 1.8 mi away ⇄
Scopwick 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Potterhanworth 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ashby de la Launde 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Martin (North Kesteven) 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Timberland 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Digby 48 4.2 mi away ⇄
Branston 49 4.8 mi away ⇄
Walcott (North Kesteven) 34 4.9 mi away ⇄
Dorrington (North Kesteven) 40 5.5 mi away ⇄
Navenby 56 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Metheringham a nice place to live?

Metheringham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Metheringham is 50/100, 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 Metheringham?

Metheringham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 213 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Metheringham?

Among the top-rated schools in Metheringham are Dunston St Peter's Church of England Primary School and The Metheringham Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Metheringham in total.

What are house prices like in Metheringham?

The current median house price in Metheringham is £245,000, around 14% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £266,000, semi-detached £235,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%. There were 32 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Metheringham in context

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Postcode districts in Metheringham

LN4 43 ⇄

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