Town Pop. 410

Living in Saltfleet: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Saltfleet comes out at 32/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 37/100 versus a median of 67/100. That makes it the 11th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the LN11 postcode district.

The LN11 district averages 44/100, putting Saltfleet 12 points below its own postcode area. That sits 18 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), schools (4), lifestyle (4) and transport (14). Wider context for the surrounding area: LN11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
304.9 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 47 crimes
↑ 244% above national average
Burglary 19 crimes
↑ 1223% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 205% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 401% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 255% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 19 crimes
  2. 2 Sea Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Swallow Gate Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 3.858 · PM2.5 6.442 · PM10 11.665 µg/m³
75
Green Space 45
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital30.3 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary31.1 mi
Lincoln County Hospital31.7 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust6.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryNorth Somercotes Surgery2.4 mi
GP capacity2,280 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
41
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
89.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
37
Employment rate42.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed42.9%Unemployed2.3%Retired40.6%Student1.9%Other inactive12.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.5%Skilled & technical42.4%Routine & elementary26.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.2%Apprenticeship8.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.9%
Home ownership84%
Among the most-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax East Lindsey · 2026-27
A £1,517
B £1,770
C £2,023
D £2,276
E £2,782
F £3,288
G £3,793
H £4,552
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Cleethorpes 13.2 mi
New Clee 14.7 mi
Grimsby Town 14.9 mi
J5 M180 27 mi
J5 M180 27.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Saltfleet 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

North Somercotes 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Saltfleetby St Peter 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Grainthorpe 40 4.8 mi away ⇄
Manby 33 5.5 mi away ⇄
Alvingham 38 5.9 mi away ⇄
Mablethorpe 35 6.0 mi away ⇄
Marshchapel 37 6.8 mi away ⇄
Covenham St Mary 34 7.2 mi away ⇄
Withern 39 7.4 mi away ⇄
Maltby le Marsh 40 7.5 mi away ⇄
Legbourne 45 8.1 mi away ⇄
Fulstow 43 8.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Saltfleet a nice place to live?

Saltfleet has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Saltfleet is 32/100, 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 Saltfleet?

Saltfleet has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 125 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Saltfleet

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