Town Pop. 724

Living in Scawby Brook: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Scawby Brook scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the DN20 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate broadband (99) from lifestyle (7), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 55 points above the DN20 district's 44/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DN20 postcode district.

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Scawby Brook scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
302.5 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 74 crimes
↑ 207% above national average
Public order 29 crimes
↑ 517% above national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↑ 456% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↑ 387% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
other 50 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Anchors Way 16 crimes
  2. 2 Carr Lane 15 crimes
  3. 3 West Street 13 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 5.587 · PM2.5 7.157 · PM10 13.022 µg/m³
71
Green Space 12
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
3 schools in area · 7 within 4km
3Good
  • Brigg Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Sir John Nelthorpe SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Vale AcademySecondary · 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
12
A&E departmentsScunthorpe General Hospital6.6 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary14.4 mi
Goole and District Hospital18.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryDr A S Whitaker & Partners0.7 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)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate52.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.3%Unemployed2.6%Retired34.2%Student2.4%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.5%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary26.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.9%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership78.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
17
Brigg 1 mi
Barnetby 4.5 mi
Kirton Lindsey 5.6 mi
J4 M180 1.6 mi
J4 M180 2.3 mi
J5 M180 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £180,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All
£161k £179k £197k £215k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Brigg 50 1.0 mi away ⇄
Scawby 47 1.6 mi away ⇄
Broughton (North Lincolnshire) 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wrawby 52 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hibaldstow 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Howsham 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Redbourne 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Barnetby le Wold 50 4.6 mi away ⇄
Worlaby 33 4.7 mi away ⇄
North Kelsey 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Elsham 34 5.0 mi away ⇄
Bonby 34 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Scawby Brook a nice place to live?

Scawby Brook has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Scawby Brook 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 Scawby Brook?

Scawby Brook is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 219 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Scawby Brook?

Among the top-rated schools in Scawby Brook are Brigg Primary School, Sir John Nelthorpe School and The Vale Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Scawby Brook in total.

What are house prices like in Scawby Brook?

The current median house price in Scawby Brook is £180,000, around 37% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 10%.

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Postcode districts in Scawby Brook

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