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Living in Redbourne: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Redbourne scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 78/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 48/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Redbourne places 5th of 16 in the DN21 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Redbourne sits 48 points above the DN21 district figure of 30/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: DN21 postcode district.

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Redbourne scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
148.4 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 24 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 323% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lincoln Crescent 12 crimes
  2. 2 Mill Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Brookes Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.541 · PM2.5 7.043 · PM10 12.466 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsScunthorpe General Hospital8.6 mi
Lincoln County Hospital17.4 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary19 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust4.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryHibaldstow Medical Practice1.6 mi
GP capacity1,522 patients per GP
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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
78
Full fibre (FTTP)93%
available across North Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate55.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.5%Unemployed1.8%Retired31.1%Student2.4%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.8%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary32.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.5%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership69.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax North Lincolnshire · 2026-27
A £1,565
B £1,826
C £2,087
D £2,348
E £2,870
F £3,392
G £3,913
H £4,696
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Kirton Lindsey 2.4 mi
Brigg 4.7 mi
Barnetby 8 mi
J4 M180 4 mi
J4 M180 4.2 mi
J5 M180 8.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Redbourne 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

Hibaldstow 48 1.2 mi away ⇄
Kirton in Lindsey 47 2.4 mi away ⇄
Waddingham 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Scawby 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Scawby Brook 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
South Kelsey 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
North Kelsey 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Willoughton 26 4.9 mi away ⇄
Brigg 50 5.0 mi away ⇄
Howsham 46 5.2 mi away ⇄
Scotton (West Lindsey) 32 5.2 mi away ⇄
Scotter 43 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Redbourne a nice place to live?

Redbourne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Redbourne is 41/100, 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 Redbourne?

Redbourne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 54 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Redbourne in context

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Postcode districts in Redbourne

DN21 38 ⇄

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