Town Pop. 5,112

Living in Ruskington: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ruskington is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 51/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

No other settlement in the NG34 postcode district scores higher. Ruskington leads all 18. Against the wider NG34 district average of 44/100, that is 7 points above. On broadband specifically, Ruskington sits 53 points above the NG34 district figure of 46/100. For the surrounding area, see NG34 postcode district.

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Ruskington scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
52 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 124 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 53 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Public order 16 crimes
↓ 52% below national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
other 29 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bourne Lane 24 crimes
  2. 2 Northfield Road 14 crimes
  3. 3 Cornwall Way 12 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
73
Green Space 23
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
31
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good
  • Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Winchelsea Primary School RuskingtonPrimary · 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
32
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital13.4 mi
Pilgrim Hospital15.5 mi
Peterborough City Hospital31.7 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,615 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 125 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate51.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.7%Unemployed2.4%Retired33.5%Student3.1%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.8%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary30.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.3%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership73.5%
Among the least-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
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 Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
27
Ruskington 0.5 mi
Sleaford 3.6 mi
Rauceby 5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £237,500 40
Detached £259,250 20
Semi-detached £212,500 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£178k £230k £283k £335k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Dorrington (North Kesteven) 40 1.2 mi away ⇄
Leasingham 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Anwick 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Digby 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ewerby 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Sleaford 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cranwell 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ashby de la Launde 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Scopwick 48 4.4 mi away ⇄
North Kyme 32 4.5 mi away ⇄
Brauncewell 39 4.6 mi away ⇄
Walcott (North Kesteven) 34 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ruskington a nice place to live?

Ruskington is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Ruskington is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Ruskington?

Ruskington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 266 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ruskington?

Among the top-rated schools in Ruskington are Ruskington Chestnut Street Church of England Academy and Winchelsea Primary School Ruskington, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Ruskington in total.

What are house prices like in Ruskington?

The current median house price in Ruskington is £237,500, around 17% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £259,250, semi-detached £212,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 40 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Ruskington in context

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Postcode districts in Ruskington

NG34 44 ⇄

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