Town Pop. 2,941

Living in Navenby: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Navenby comes out at 56/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where Navenby most outperforms the national norm: 61/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 10 places in the LN5 postcode district.

Against the wider LN5 district average of 51/100, that is 5 points above. Broadband (98) and safety (93) also clear 80/100. Transport (17), schools (23) and healthcare (26) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see LN5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
61.2 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 66 crimes
↓ 33% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 55 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Grantham Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 10 crimes
  3. 3 Dycote Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
73
Green Space 87
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Navenby Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital8.3 mi
Pilgrim Hospital22.4 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital28 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust4 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,226 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 87 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate53%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53%Unemployed1.3%Retired35.3%Student3%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary20.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.4%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership77.3%
Among the least-deprived 27% 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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
17
Metheringham 6.1 mi
Hykeham 7 mi
Ruskington 7.5 mi
J34 A1(M) 29.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
61
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 5
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 £340,000 31
Detached £350,000 27
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£289k £334k £381k £426k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Coleby 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Welbourn 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Harmston 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ashby de la Launde 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Leadenham 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Brauncewell 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Waddington (North Kesteven) 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Brant Broughton 37 4.9 mi away ⇄
Bassingham 46 5.0 mi away ⇄
Carlton-le-Moorland 34 5.0 mi away ⇄
Cranwell 37 5.1 mi away ⇄
Fulbeck 43 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Navenby a nice place to live?

Navenby is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Navenby is 56/100, 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 Navenby?

Navenby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 180 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Navenby?

Among the top-rated schools in Navenby is Navenby Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Navenby in total.

What are house prices like in Navenby?

The current median house price in Navenby is £340,000, around 19% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £350,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 31 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Navenby

LN5 51 ⇄

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