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Living in Ropsley: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ropsley comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100. Ropsley places 5th of 7 in the NG33 postcode district.

Ropsley is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see NG33 postcode district.

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Ropsley scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
155.2 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 20 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 258% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 323% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 School Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 The Chase 6 crimes
  3. 3 Rosemary Rise 5 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 4.417 · PM2.5 6.494 · PM10 11.57 µg/m³
75
Green Space 48
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area
1Good
  • The Ropsley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital22.3 mi
Lincoln County Hospital23.1 mi
Peterborough City Hospital23.6 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust4.5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Ian Allsebrook4.1 mi
GP capacity2,243 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)73.4%
available across South Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate54.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.9%Unemployed2%Retired31.3%Student3.6%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.6%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary20.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.8%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership77.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax South Kesteven · 2026-27
A £1,507
B £1,758
C £2,009
D £2,260
E £2,762
F £3,264
G £3,767
H £4,520
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
12
Grantham 4.9 mi
Ancaster 6.3 mi
Rauceby 6.8 mi
J17 A1(M) 26.3 mi
J17 A1(M) 27.1 mi
J16 A1(M) 28.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
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 Ropsley 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

West Willoughby 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Folkingham 45 4.9 mi away ⇄
Grantham 57 4.9 mi away ⇄
Osbournby 40 5.3 mi away ⇄
Wilsford 40 5.5 mi away ⇄
Corby Glen 42 5.8 mi away ⇄
Barkston 40 6.0 mi away ⇄
Ancaster 48 6.1 mi away ⇄
Aslackby 39 6.2 mi away ⇄
Great Gonerby 49 6.6 mi away ⇄
Silk Willoughby 35 6.7 mi away ⇄
Greylees 44 6.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ropsley a nice place to live?

Ropsley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ropsley 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 Ropsley?

Ropsley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ropsley?

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

Ropsley in context

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Postcode districts in Ropsley

NG33 35 ⇄

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