Town Pop. 2,688

Living in Scotter: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Scotter comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 16 places in the DN21 postcode district. Scotter is a place of extremes: 97/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 94-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. It scores 5 points above the DN21 postcode district as a whole, which averages 38/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DN21 postcode district.

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Scotter scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
58.8 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 53 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 18 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 32 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 22 crimes
  3. 3 Susworth Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 13 µg/m³
72
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Scotter Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsScunthorpe General Hospital5.7 mi
Goole and District Hospital17 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary18 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryKirton Lindsey Surgery3.4 mi
GP capacity1,417 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 83 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed2%Retired33.9%Student3.1%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.1%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary24.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)33%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership83.7%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
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 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
19
Kirton Lindsey 3.2 mi
Scunthorpe 6.1 mi
Althorpe 6.6 mi
J3 M180 4.5 mi
J3 M180 4.7 mi
J4 M180 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £245,000 14
Detached £321,250 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£209k £253k £299k £344k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Scotton (West Lindsey) 32 1.2 mi away ⇄
Messingham 54 2.2 mi away ⇄
Kirton in Lindsey 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Blyton 32 4.4 mi away ⇄
West Butterwick 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Owston Ferry 37 4.6 mi away ⇄
Redbourne 41 5.5 mi away ⇄
Willoughton 26 5.6 mi away ⇄
Scunthorpe 64 5.7 mi away ⇄
Scawby 47 5.8 mi away ⇄
Hibaldstow 48 5.9 mi away ⇄
Corringham 40 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Scotter a nice place to live?

Scotter has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Scotter is 43/100, 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 Scotter?

Scotter is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 158 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Scotter?

The current median house price in Scotter is £245,000, around 14% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £321,250. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%.

Scotter in context

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Postcode districts in Scotter

DN21 38 ⇄

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