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Living in Potterhanworth: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Potterhanworth scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 20/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 17th highest-scoring of the 21 places in the LN4 postcode district.

Against the wider LN4 district average of 43/100, that is 7 points below. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (89) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see LN4 postcode district.

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Potterhanworth scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
124 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 45 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 245% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Fosters Gardens 10 crimes
  2. 2 Moor Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 The Chalfonts 9 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 14
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • The Potterhanworth Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital5 mi
Pilgrim Hospital21.4 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital29.4 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBranston & Heighington Family Practice2 mi
GP capacity3,182 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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
38.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
38.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate63%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63%Unemployed2.2%Retired23.6%Student3.5%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary24.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)19.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)34%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership75%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
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 Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Metheringham 3.3 mi
Lincoln 5.7 mi
Hykeham 7.4 mi
J4 M180 25.5 mi
J4 M180 25.7 mi
J5 M180 27.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Potterhanworth 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

Nocton 40 1.2 mi away ⇄
Dunston 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Branston 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Washingborough and Heighington 55 3.0 mi away ⇄
Metheringham 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Fiskerton (West Lindsey) 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cherry Willingham 53 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bracebridge Heath 60 4.6 mi away ⇄
Waddington (North Kesteven) 47 4.7 mi away ⇄
Canwick 58 4.7 mi away ⇄
Reepham (West Lindsey) 49 4.8 mi away ⇄
Bardney 32 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Potterhanworth a nice place to live?

Potterhanworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Potterhanworth is 36/100, 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 Potterhanworth?

Potterhanworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 90 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Potterhanworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Potterhanworth is The Potterhanworth Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Potterhanworth in total.

Potterhanworth in context

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Postcode districts in Potterhanworth

LN4 43 ⇄

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