Town Pop. 961

Living in Scampton: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Scampton comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 7/100 versus a median of 60/100. Scampton places 9th of 10 in the LN1 postcode district.

The LN1 district averages 55/100, putting Scampton 21 points below its own postcode area. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LN1 postcode district.

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Scampton scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
145.7 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 62 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hampden Close 13 crimes
  2. 2 Lancaster Drive 10 crimes
  3. 3 Fairfax Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
73
Green Space 10
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
2 schools in area
2Good
  • Pollyplatt Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Scampton Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital4.3 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital19.3 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital22.6 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust4 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Ingham Practice2.3 mi
GP capacity1,370 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
7
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate64.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired20%Student3.5%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.9%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary22%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)23.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.4%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership70.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
8
Saxilby 5.3 mi
Lincoln 5.4 mi
Hykeham 7.8 mi
J4 M180 16.6 mi
J4 M180 16.7 mi
J3 M180 18.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
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 Scampton 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

Aisthorpe and Brattleby 0 1.3 mi away ⇄
Ingham (West Lindsey) 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
Riseholme 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Welton (West Lindsey) 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Burton-by-Lincoln 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Dunholme 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Nettleham 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Burton Waters 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Scothern 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Sturton by Stow 37 4.7 mi away ⇄
North Greetwell 47 4.8 mi away ⇄
Sudbrooke 41 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Scampton a nice place to live?

Scampton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Scampton is 34/100, 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 Scampton?

Scampton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 140 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Scampton?

Among the top-rated schools in Scampton are Pollyplatt Primary Academy and Scampton Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Scampton in total.

Scampton in context

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Postcode districts in Scampton

LN1 55 ⇄
LN2 53 ⇄

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