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Living in Osbournby: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Osbournby scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 5/100 versus a median of 23/100.

Osbournby places 13th of 18 in the NG34 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 53 points above the NG34 district's 46/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG34 postcode district.

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Osbournby scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
522.3 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 61 crimes
↑ 718% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 458% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 765% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 666% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 458% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Drove 16 crimes
  2. 2 Church Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Main Street 9 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.406 · PM2.5 6.549 · PM10 11.655 µg/m³
74
Green Space 25
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area
1Requires Improvement
  • Osbournby Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital17 mi
Lincoln County Hospital21.2 mi
Peterborough City Hospital24.4 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust4 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryThe New Springwells Practice3.9 mi
GP capacity1,802 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate56.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired27.5%Student4%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.2%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.9%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership69.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax North Kesteven · 2026-27
A £1,559
B £1,818
C £2,078
D £2,338
E £2,858
F £3,377
G £3,897
H £4,676
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 Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Rauceby 4.2 mi
Sleaford 4.5 mi
Heckington 5.9 mi
J17 A1(M) 27.5 mi
J17 A1(M) 28.2 mi
J16 A1(M) 29.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
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 Osbournby 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

Folkingham 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Silk Willoughby 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Horbling 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Billingborough 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Greylees 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Helpringham 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Sleaford 48 4.7 mi away ⇄
Pointon 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
Aslackby 39 4.9 mi away ⇄
Wilsford 40 5.1 mi away ⇄
Ropsley 36 5.3 mi away ⇄
Great Hale 43 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Osbournby a nice place to live?

Osbournby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Osbournby is 40/100, 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 Osbournby?

Osbournby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 117 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Osbournby in context

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Postcode districts in Osbournby

NG34 44 ⇄

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