Town Pop. 2,519

Living in Saxilby: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Saxilby is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Saxilby most outperforms the national norm: 33/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 41/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 10 places in the LN1 postcode district. The LN1 district averages 55/100, putting Saxilby 11 points below its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Saxilby sits 32 points below the LN1 district figure of 65/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LN1 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
54.8 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 54 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Railway Court 12 crimes
  2. 2 Riverside Court 9 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 8 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 13.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 18
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area
1Good
  • Saxilby Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital5.1 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital18.3 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital21.4 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,736 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
41
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 123 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate48.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.9%Unemployed1.9%Retired38.8%Student2.3%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary27.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.8%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership72.2%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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
28
Saxilby 0.3 mi
Hykeham 5.7 mi
Lincoln 5.8 mi
J34 A1(M) 18.5 mi
J34 A1 19 mi
J4 M180 19.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £250,000 54
Detached £312,500 30
Semi-detached £231,000 14
Terraced £173,750 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£188k £245k £304k £362k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Burton Waters 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Skellingthorpe 53 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sturton by Stow 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Laughterton 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Torksey Lock 33 3.8 mi away ⇄
Burton-by-Lincoln 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Newton on Trent 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Stow (West Lindsey) 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Aisthorpe and Brattleby 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Scampton 34 5.0 mi away ⇄
Marton (West Lindsey) 32 5.2 mi away ⇄
Lincoln 58 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Saxilby a nice place to live?

Saxilby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Saxilby is 44/100, 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 Saxilby?

Saxilby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 138 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Saxilby?

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

What are house prices like in Saxilby?

The current median house price in Saxilby is £250,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £312,500, semi-detached £231,000, terraced £173,750. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 54 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Saxilby in context

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Postcode districts in Saxilby

LN1 55 ⇄

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