Town Pop. 898

Living in Reepham (West Lindsey): Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Reepham (West Lindsey) comes out at 49/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 38/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the LN3 postcode district, Reepham (West Lindsey) ranks 3rd.

Against the wider LN3 district average of 44/100, that is 5 points above. Safety (87) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (11) and lifestyle (21) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LN3 postcode district.

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Reepham (West Lindsey) scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
141.4 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 38 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
↑ 157% above national average
Shoplifting 22 crimes
↑ 214% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 23 crimes
  2. 2 Mayfair Close 15 crimes
  3. 3 St Peter'S Avenue 13 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.518 · PM2.5 7.307 · PM10 12.748 µg/m³
71
Green Space 26
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
39
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Good
  • Reepham Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Priory Pembroke AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital3.1 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital24.8 mi
Pilgrim Hospital25.1 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryNettleham Medical Practice1.6 mi
GP capacity1,762 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
72
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate50.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired36.9%Student3.2%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.2%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary27.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.2%Apprenticeship8.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership79.4%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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
38
Lincoln 4.4 mi
Hykeham 7.6 mi
Metheringham 8 mi
J4 M180 20.8 mi
J4 M180 21 mi
J5 M180 23.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Reepham (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

Cherry Willingham 53 1.0 mi away ⇄
Sudbrooke 41 1.2 mi away ⇄
Fiskerton (West Lindsey) 38 1.2 mi away ⇄
North Greetwell 47 1.5 mi away ⇄
Langworth 32 2.1 mi away ⇄
Nettleham 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Scothern 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Washingborough and Heighington 55 2.5 mi away ⇄
Dunholme 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Riseholme 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Branston 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Canwick 58 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Reepham (West Lindsey) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Reepham (West Lindsey) is 49/100, 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 Reepham (West Lindsey)?

Reepham (West Lindsey) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 127 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

Among the top-rated schools in Reepham (West Lindsey) are Reepham Church of England Primary School and The Priory Pembroke Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Reepham (West Lindsey) in total.

Reepham (West Lindsey) in context

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Postcode districts in Reepham (West Lindsey)

LN3 44 ⇄

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