Town Pop. 799

Living in North Thoresby: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

North Thoresby comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 21/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the DN36 postcode district.

Against the wider DN36 district average of 45/100, that is 8 points below. On bills specifically, North Thoresby sits 13 points above the DN36 district figure of 45/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: DN36 postcode district.

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North Thoresby scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
86.4 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 23 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Lane 11 crimes
  2. 2 Lancaster Gardens 8 crimes
  3. 3 Old Plumtree Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
74
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Lift North ThoresbyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary22.5 mi
Lincoln County Hospital24.7 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital26.1 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust4.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Requires improvement'
GP capacity1,684 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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
39.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
39.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate49.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.4%Unemployed1.6%Retired39.6%Student1.6%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary20.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.6%Apprenticeship8.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership80.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
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 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
10
Cleethorpes 6.7 mi
Grimsby Town 6.8 mi
New Clee 7.4 mi
J5 M180 16.7 mi
J5 M180 17.2 mi
J4 M180 21.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in North Thoresby 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

Ludborough 36 1.8 mi away ⇄
Tetney 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Fulstow 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Holton le Clay 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Brigsley 38 3.2 mi away ⇄
Utterby 30 3.3 mi away ⇄
Covenham St Mary 34 3.8 mi away ⇄
Waltham 48 3.9 mi away ⇄
Marshchapel 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
Humberston and New Waltham 50 4.4 mi away ⇄
Barnoldby le Beck 30 4.6 mi away ⇄
Grainthorpe 40 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is North Thoresby a nice place to live?

North Thoresby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for North Thoresby is 37/100, 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 Thoresby?

North Thoresby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 69 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in North Thoresby?

Among the top-rated schools in North Thoresby is Lift North Thoresby, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in North Thoresby in total.

North Thoresby in context

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Postcode districts in North Thoresby

DN36 45 ⇄

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