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Living in Osgodby (West Lindsey): Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Osgodby (West Lindsey) comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Osgodby (West Lindsey) places 4th of 13 in the LN8 postcode district. Against the wider LN8 district average of 32/100, that is 6 points above.

That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (88). Below 30/100: lifestyle (7), healthcare (9), transport (13) and schools (17). For the surrounding area, see LN8 postcode district.

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Osgodby (West Lindsey) scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
968.4 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 55 crimes
↑ 945% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↑ 1191% above national average
Shoplifting 19 crimes
↑ 1442% above national average
Burglary 18 crimes
↑ 3154% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 1296% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Birchwoods Close 25 crimes
  2. 2 Caistor Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Main Street 7 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.031 · PM2.5 6.946 · PM10 12.225 µg/m³
73
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Osgodby 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
9
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital13.8 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital16.2 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary22.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMarket Rasen Surgery3 mi
GP capacity1,496 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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
91.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate52.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.4%Unemployed1.8%Retired31.8%Student4.1%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.4%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary24.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.2%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership79.5%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax West Lindsey · 2026-27
A £1,569
B £1,831
C £2,092
D £2,354
E £2,877
F £3,400
G £3,923
H £4,708
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 Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Market Rasen 3.1 mi
Kirton Lindsey 9.8 mi
Brigg 9.9 mi
J4 M180 11 mi
J4 M180 11.5 mi
J5 M180 11.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
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 Osgodby (West Lindsey) 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

Middle Rasen 38 2.2 mi away ⇄
Market Rasen 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
South Kelsey 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Glentham 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Faldingworth 36 5.0 mi away ⇄
Tealby 41 5.0 mi away ⇄
Nettleton 31 5.1 mi away ⇄
Normanby-by-Spital 38 5.4 mi away ⇄
Caistor 35 5.9 mi away ⇄
North Kelsey 38 6.0 mi away ⇄
Waddingham 38 6.1 mi away ⇄
Wickenby 0 7.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Osgodby (West Lindsey) a nice place to live?

Osgodby (West Lindsey) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Osgodby (West Lindsey) is 38/100, 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 Osgodby (West Lindsey)?

Osgodby (West Lindsey) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 153 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Osgodby (West Lindsey)?

Among the top-rated schools in Osgodby (West Lindsey) is Osgodby Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Osgodby (West Lindsey) in total.

Osgodby (West Lindsey) in context

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Postcode districts in Osgodby (West Lindsey)

LN8 32 ⇄

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