Town Pop. 1,596

Living in Scawby: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Scawby comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Scawby most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the DN20 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate broadband (99) from lifestyle (8), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 55 points above the DN20 district's 44/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see DN20 postcode district.

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Scawby scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
74.6 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 33 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Silversides Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Scawby Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 West Street 8 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.8 µg/m³
72
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Scawby AcademyPrimary · 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
17
A&E departmentsScunthorpe General Hospital5.8 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary16 mi
Goole and District Hospital18 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryHibaldstow Medical Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity2,092 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)93%
available across North Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 56 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate49.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired39.3%Student2.2%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.1%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary25.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership83%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax North Lincolnshire · 2026-27
A £1,565
B £1,826
C £2,087
D £2,348
E £2,870
F £3,392
G £3,913
H £4,696
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
Brigg 2.4 mi
Kirton Lindsey 4.1 mi
Scunthorpe 5.8 mi
J4 M180 0.7 mi
J4 M180 1.2 mi
J5 M180 5.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £270,000 15
Detached £337,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£229k £276k £323k £370k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Scawby Brook 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Broughton (North Lincolnshire) 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hibaldstow 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Brigg 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Redbourne 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wrawby 52 3.9 mi away ⇄
Kirton in Lindsey 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Messingham 54 4.6 mi away ⇄
Howsham 46 4.8 mi away ⇄
North Kelsey 38 5.2 mi away ⇄
Scunthorpe 64 5.3 mi away ⇄
Waddingham 38 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Scawby a nice place to live?

Scawby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Scawby is 47/100, 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 Scawby?

Scawby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 119 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Scawby?

Among the top-rated schools in Scawby is Scawby Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Scawby in total.

What are house prices like in Scawby?

The current median house price in Scawby is £270,000, around 5% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £337,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 10%.

Scawby in context

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Postcode districts in Scawby

DN20 44 ⇄

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