Town Pop. 146

Living in Scamblesby: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Scamblesby is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 24/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the LN11 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The LN11 district averages 44/100, putting Scamblesby 6 points below its own postcode area. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see LN11 postcode district.

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Scamblesby scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
431.5 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 24 crimes
↑ 394% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↑ 486% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 806% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 1466% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 342% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bain Rise 5 crimes
  2. 2 Cawkwell Hill 4 crimes
  3. 3 Chapel Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 3.9 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area
1Good
  • Scamblesby Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital18 mi
Pilgrim Hospital20.1 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital31.3 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust5.6 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryHorncastle Medical Group5.6 mi
GP capacity2,042 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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
66.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
66.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
85.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate48.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.4%Unemployed2.4%Retired36%Student3%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.8%Skilled & technical38.4%Routine & elementary21.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.1%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership77.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Market Rasen 12.4 mi
Metheringham 16.4 mi
Thorpe Culvert 16.4 mi
J5 M180 24.6 mi
J5 M180 24.8 mi
J4 M180 26.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars None
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 Scamblesby 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

Goulceby 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Belchford 34 2.1 mi away ⇄
Tetford 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
Horncastle 49 5.7 mi away ⇄
Legbourne 45 6.6 mi away ⇄
Louth 51 6.6 mi away ⇄
Hagworthingham 32 7.0 mi away ⇄
East Barkwith 42 7.1 mi away ⇄
Ludford 36 8.2 mi away ⇄
Wragby 42 8.8 mi away ⇄
Manby 33 9.1 mi away ⇄
Utterby 30 9.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Scamblesby a nice place to live?

Scamblesby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Scamblesby is 38/100, 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 Scamblesby?

Scamblesby 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 Scamblesby?

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

Scamblesby in context

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Postcode districts in Scamblesby

LN11 44 ⇄

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