Town Pop. 16,316

Living in North Hykeham: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

North Hykeham scores 62/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 65/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 71/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 10 places in the LN6 postcode district. No category drops below 46/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. The LN6 district averages 55/100, putting North Hykeham 7 points above its own postcode area. For the surrounding area, see LN6 postcode district.

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North Hykeham scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
72.7 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 371 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 307 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Shoplifting 200 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 87 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Other theft 51 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
other 170 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 168 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 66 crimes
  3. 3 Moorland Close 57 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 13 µg/m³
70
Green Space 13
Parks Ample 17
Sports Pitches Ample 19
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
55
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 13 in area · 29 within 4km
10Good3Ungraded
  • Acorn Free SchoolAlternative provision · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Fosse Way AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Manor Farm AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Sir Robert Pattinson AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Lincoln Manor Leas Infants SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Lincoln Manor Leas Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The North Hykeham All Saints Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Priory Witham AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The South Hykeham Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
48
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital3.5 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital22.3 mi
Kings Mill Hospital25.9 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
1 GP surgery in area 5 within 4km best 'Requires improvement'
GP capacity2,438 patients per GP
2dentists4pharmacies

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
99.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 341 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed2.3%Retired27.9%Student2.9%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.9%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary27.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.4%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership77.3%
Among the least-deprived 25% 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 C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
65
Hykeham 0.6 mi
Lincoln 3.5 mi
Swinderby 4.8 mi
J34 A1(M) 23.8 mi
J34 A1 24.3 mi
J4 M180 24.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 36
Takeaways Some 3
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 £228,000 147
Detached £273,500 64
Semi-detached £225,000 54
Terraced £193,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£160k £213k £269k £322k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

South Hykeham 37 1.3 mi away ⇄
Thorpe on the Hill (North Kesteven) 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bracebridge Heath 60 2.5 mi away ⇄
Waddington (North Kesteven) 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Lincoln 58 3.0 mi away ⇄
Harmston 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Canwick 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
Skellingthorpe 53 3.5 mi away ⇄
Witham St Hughs 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Eagle 31 4.0 mi away ⇄
Morton Hall 33 4.1 mi away ⇄
Coleby 44 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Hykeham a nice place to live?

North Hykeham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for North Hykeham is 62/100, 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 North Hykeham?

North Hykeham has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 1,186 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in North Hykeham?

Among the top-rated schools in North Hykeham are Acorn Free School, Fosse Way Academy and Manor Farm Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 13 rated schools in North Hykeham in total.

What are house prices like in North Hykeham?

The current median house price in North Hykeham is £228,000, around 20% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £273,500, semi-detached £225,000, terraced £193,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 147 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

North Hykeham in context

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Postcode districts in North Hykeham

LN6 55 ⇄

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