Town Pop. 382

Living in Old Bolingbroke: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Old Bolingbroke scores 32/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Old Bolingbroke places 5th of 8 in the PE23 postcode district.

That sits 18 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Below 30/100: schools (3), healthcare (3), lifestyle (5) and transport (11). For the surrounding area, see PE23 postcode district.

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Old Bolingbroke scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
109.9 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 17 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 93% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 274% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 7 crimes
  2. 2 Manor Close 6 crimes
  3. 3 Church Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 3.914 · PM2.5 6.565 · PM10 11.651 µg/m³
75
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
3

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital11.8 mi
Lincoln County Hospital22.5 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital40.4 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryStickney Surgery5 mi
GP capacity2,333 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
30.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
30.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
79.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate46.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.4%Unemployed2%Retired37.9%Student2.1%Other inactive11.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.4%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary24.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.6%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership80.6%
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 Eastern England 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
11
Thorpe Culvert 8 mi
Wainfleet 9.9 mi
Havenhouse 11.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Old Bolingbroke 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

West Keal 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Hagnaby 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
East Keal 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
Toynton All Saints 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hagworthingham 32 2.8 mi away ⇄
Spilsby 29 3.0 mi away ⇄
Stickford 30 3.1 mi away ⇄
Halton Holegate 35 4.1 mi away ⇄
Mareham le Fen 39 5.1 mi away ⇄
Stickney 31 5.1 mi away ⇄
Tetford 37 6.0 mi away ⇄
Horncastle 49 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Bolingbroke a nice place to live?

Old Bolingbroke has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Old Bolingbroke 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 Old Bolingbroke?

Old Bolingbroke is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 42 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Old Bolingbroke in context

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Postcode districts in Old Bolingbroke

PE23 30 ⇄

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