Town Pop. 1,215

Living in North Somercotes: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

North Somercotes scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where North Somercotes most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 38/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the LN11 postcode district, North Somercotes ranks 2nd. The LN11 district averages 44/100, putting North Somercotes 6 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, North Somercotes sits 77 points above the LN11 district figure of 21/100. For the surrounding area, see LN11 postcode district.

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North Somercotes scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
76.5 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 33 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Woolpack Meadows 12 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 10 crimes
  3. 3 Louth Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
75
Green Space 14
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
33
2 schools in area
2Good
  • North Somercotes CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Somercotes AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
39
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary28.1 mi
Lincoln County Hospital30.4 mi
Pilgrim Hospital31.5 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust7.4 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,280 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 43 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
38
Employment rate45.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed45.6%Unemployed2.3%Retired36.8%Student3.2%Other inactive12.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial27.3%Skilled & technical39.5%Routine & elementary33.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications26.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.1%Apprenticeship7.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership79.4%
Among the most-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax East Lindsey · 2026-27
A £1,517
B £1,770
C £2,023
D £2,276
E £2,782
F £3,288
G £3,793
H £4,552
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Cleethorpes 10.7 mi
New Clee 12.2 mi
Grimsby Town 12.4 mi
J5 M180 24.6 mi
J5 M180 25.1 mi
J4 M180 29.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in North Somercotes 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

Saltfleet 32 2.5 mi away ⇄
Grainthorpe 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Marshchapel 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
Saltfleetby St Peter 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Alvingham 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Covenham St Mary 34 5.3 mi away ⇄
Fulstow 43 5.9 mi away ⇄
Manby 33 5.9 mi away ⇄
Utterby 30 7.4 mi away ⇄
Tetney 43 7.5 mi away ⇄
Louth 51 7.8 mi away ⇄
Ludborough 36 7.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Somercotes a nice place to live?

North Somercotes is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for North Somercotes is 50/100, 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 Somercotes?

North Somercotes is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 93 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in North Somercotes?

Among the top-rated schools in North Somercotes are North Somercotes CofE Primary School and Somercotes Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in North Somercotes in total.

North Somercotes in context

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Postcode districts in North Somercotes

LN11 44 ⇄

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