Town Pop. 395

Living in North Greetwell: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

North Greetwell scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where North Greetwell most outperforms the national norm: 49/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 48/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 8 places in the LN2 postcode district. It scores 6 points below the LN2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 53/100. Its transport score runs 15 points below the LN2 district's 64/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LN2 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
48
551.9 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 95 crimes
↑ 622% above national average
Other crime 45 crimes
↑ 5595% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 283% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 571% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 513% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Welton Road 114 crimes
  2. 2 Stocking Way 8 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 7 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 13.3 µg/m³
70
Green Space 28
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
33

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
39
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital1.7 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital24.3 mi
Pilgrim Hospital26.3 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryNettleham Medical Practice0.8 mi
GP capacity2,200 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
60
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate65.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired21.5%Student3.7%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary24.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)20.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.4%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership73.3%
Among the least-deprived 24% 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
49
Lincoln 3 mi
Hykeham 6.3 mi
Saxilby 7.8 mi
J4 M180 20.5 mi
J4 M180 20.7 mi
J5 M180 23.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in North Greetwell 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

Nettleham 53 1.1 mi away ⇄
Cherry Willingham 53 1.2 mi away ⇄
Reepham (West Lindsey) 49 1.5 mi away ⇄
Sudbrooke 41 1.9 mi away ⇄
Riseholme 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Washingborough and Heighington 55 2.3 mi away ⇄
Fiskerton (West Lindsey) 38 2.4 mi away ⇄
Scothern 38 2.6 mi away ⇄
Canwick 58 3.1 mi away ⇄
Langworth 32 3.3 mi away ⇄
Dunholme 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Burton-by-Lincoln 0 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Greetwell a nice place to live?

North Greetwell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for North Greetwell is 47/100, 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 North Greetwell?

North Greetwell has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 48/100. There were 218 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in North Greetwell

LN2 53 ⇄

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