Town Pop. 439

Living in Nettleton: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Nettleton comes out at 31/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 14/100 against a town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 6 scored places in the LN7 postcode district.

That is 19 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Lifestyle (6), transport (7), healthcare (10) and schools (12) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see LN7 postcode district.

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Nettleton scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
189.1 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 30 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 214% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 420% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 12 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 11 crimes
  3. 3 Pottinger Gardens 10 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.651 · PM2.5 6.888 · PM10 12.097 µg/m³
73
Green Space 32
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
3Good
  • Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Caistor Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Nettleton Community 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
10
A&E departmentsScunthorpe General Hospital15 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary17.7 mi
Lincoln County Hospital18.8 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust6.8 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryCaistor Health Centre0.9 mi
GP capacity1,276 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
23%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
23%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
43
Employment rate51.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.7%Unemployed1.2%Retired32.1%Student3.8%Other inactive11.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.7%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary25.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.3%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership61.3%
Among the most-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax West Lindsey · 2026-27
A £1,569
B £1,831
C £2,092
D £2,354
E £2,877
F £3,400
G £3,923
H £4,708
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
7
Barnetby 7 mi
Market Rasen 7 mi
Brigg 7.8 mi
J5 M180 7.7 mi
J5 M180 7.8 mi
J4 M180 9.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Nettleton 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

Caistor 35 0.8 mi away ⇄
Grasby 31 3.2 mi away ⇄
North Kelsey 38 4.1 mi away ⇄
South Kelsey 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Howsham 46 4.7 mi away ⇄
Osgodby (West Lindsey) 38 5.1 mi away ⇄
Brookenby 27 6.4 mi away ⇄
Kirmington 38 6.4 mi away ⇄
Tealby 41 6.5 mi away ⇄
Market Rasen 37 6.8 mi away ⇄
Barnetby le Wold 50 6.8 mi away ⇄
Middle Rasen 38 6.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Nettleton a nice place to live?

Nettleton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Nettleton is 31/100, 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 Nettleton?

Nettleton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 83 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Nettleton?

Among the top-rated schools in Nettleton are Caistor CofE and Methodist Primary School, Caistor Grammar School and Nettleton Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Nettleton in total.

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Postcode districts in Nettleton

LN7 30 ⇄

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