Town Pop. 456

Living in Scopwick: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Scopwick is 48/100, built from 8 categories. Broadband is where Scopwick most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

Scopwick places 7th of 21 in the LN4 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 5 points above the LN4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. For the surrounding area, see LN4 postcode district.

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Scopwick scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
142.5 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 30 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dixon Avenue 9 crimes
  2. 2 Playgarth Estate 7 crimes
  3. 3 The Oval 6 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 4.376 · PM2.5 6.802 · PM10 12.098 µg/m³
74
Green Space 50
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital9.7 mi
Pilgrim Hospital17.9 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital32.3 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryChurch Walk Surgery2 mi
GP capacity3,862 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)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate61%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61%Unemployed1.6%Retired22.6%Student3.2%Other inactive11.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.3%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary20.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)22.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)32%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership62.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax North Kesteven · 2026-27
A £1,559
B £1,818
C £2,078
D £2,338
E £2,858
F £3,377
G £3,897
H £4,676
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
Metheringham 2.1 mi
Ruskington 4.8 mi
Sleaford 7.8 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Scopwick 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

Ashby de la Launde 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Digby 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Metheringham 50 2.2 mi away ⇄
Dunston 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Timberland 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Dorrington (North Kesteven) 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Martin (North Kesteven) 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Walcott (North Kesteven) 34 3.8 mi away ⇄
Nocton 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Ruskington 51 4.4 mi away ⇄
Navenby 56 5.1 mi away ⇄
Potterhanworth 36 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Scopwick a nice place to live?

Scopwick has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Scopwick is 48/100, 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 Scopwick?

Scopwick is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 65 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Scopwick in context

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Postcode districts in Scopwick

LN4 43 ⇄

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