Town Pop. 693

Living in North Kelsey: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for North Kelsey is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 6/100 versus a median of 23/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the LN7 postcode district. Against the wider LN7 district average of 30/100, that is 8 points above. Its broadband score runs 78 points above the LN7 district's 14/100. For the surrounding area, see LN7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
204.9 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 36 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↑ 204% above national average
Burglary 26 crimes
↑ 971% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 197% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 260% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Station Road 17 crimes
  2. 2 Waddingham Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Searby Hill 10 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.8 µg/m³
73
Green Space 8
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area
1Good
  • Kelsey Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsScunthorpe General Hospital11.2 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary16.7 mi
Lincoln County Hospital18.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust4.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryHibaldstow Medical Practice4.2 mi
GP capacity2,092 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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired30.5%Student3%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.2%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary21.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.6%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership81.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
Brigg 4.1 mi
Barnetby 5.1 mi
Kirton Lindsey 6.9 mi
J5 M180 5.7 mi
J4 M180 5.9 mi
J5 M180 6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £311,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£262k £274k £286k £298k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Howsham 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
South Kelsey 37 2.0 mi away ⇄
Grasby 31 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hibaldstow 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Nettleton 31 4.1 mi away ⇄
Caistor 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Brigg 50 4.4 mi away ⇄
Redbourne 41 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wrawby 52 4.7 mi away ⇄
Scawby Brook 44 4.7 mi away ⇄
Waddingham 38 5.0 mi away ⇄
Barnetby le Wold 50 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Kelsey a nice place to live?

North Kelsey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for North Kelsey is 38/100, 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 Kelsey?

North Kelsey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 142 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in North Kelsey?

Among the top-rated schools in North Kelsey is Kelsey Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in North Kelsey in total.

What are house prices like in North Kelsey?

The current median house price in North Kelsey is £311,000, around 9% above the England and Wales average.

North Kelsey in context

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Postcode districts in North Kelsey

LN7 30 ⇄

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