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Living in North Killingholme: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

North Killingholme scores 32/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 44/100 against a town median of 88/100. That places it last of the 5 scored places in the DN40 postcode district.

It scores 9 points below the DN40 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. Its healthcare score runs 11 points below the DN40 district's 43/100. That is 18 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DN40 postcode district.

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North Killingholme scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
44
324.9 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 69 crimes
↑ 305% above national average
Burglary 23 crimes
↑ 1186% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 437% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 471% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 303% above national average
other 29 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Eastfield Road 15 crimes
  2. 2 Orchid Close 14 crimes
  3. 3 Top Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
71
Green Space 10
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Killingholme Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary6.5 mi
East Riding Community Hospital14.1 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital15.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Killingholme Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity1,299 patients per GP
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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
47
Full fibre (FTTP)93%
available across North Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
88.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
27
Employment rate53.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.3%Unemployed3%Retired26%Student2.9%Other inactive14.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial23.8%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary38.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.1%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership67.7%
Among the most-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
Council tax North Lincolnshire · 2026-27
A £1,565
B £1,826
C £2,087
D £2,348
E £2,870
F £3,392
G £3,913
H £4,696
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Habrough 2.9 mi
Ulceby 2.9 mi
Thornton Abbey 3.3 mi
J5 M180 7.8 mi
J5 M180 8.5 mi
J4 M180 14.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 North Killingholme 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

South Killingholme 37 1.3 mi away ⇄
East Halton 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
Immingham 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Habrough 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ulceby 33 3.9 mi away ⇄
Goxhill 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Stallingborough 52 4.6 mi away ⇄
Wootton (North Lincolnshire) 34 4.8 mi away ⇄
Keelby 44 4.9 mi away ⇄
Paull 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Healing 56 5.7 mi away ⇄
Thorngumbald 47 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Killingholme a nice place to live?

North Killingholme has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for North Killingholme is 32/100, 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 Killingholme?

North Killingholme has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 44/100. There were 166 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in North Killingholme?

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

North Killingholme in context

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Postcode districts in North Killingholme

DN40 41 ⇄

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