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Living in Scotton (West Lindsey): Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Scotton (West Lindsey) is 32/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 12th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the DN21 postcode district.

It scores 6 points below the DN21 postcode district as a whole, which averages 38/100. That is 18 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Safety (84) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DN21 postcode district.

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Scotton (West Lindsey) scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
387.1 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 55 crimes
↑ 310% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
↑ 439% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↑ 776% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 581% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 609% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 40 crimes
  2. 2 West End Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Susworth Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.42 · PM2.5 7.026 · PM10 12.416 µg/m³
73
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsScunthorpe General Hospital7.1 mi
Lincoln County Hospital17.9 mi
Goole and District Hospital18.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryKirton Lindsey Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity1,288 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate52.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.3%Unemployed2%Retired32.6%Student3.6%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.8%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary22.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.8%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership85.8%
Among the least-deprived 40% 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
13
Kirton Lindsey 2.8 mi
Gainsborough Central 7.2 mi
Scunthorpe 7.3 mi
J3 M180 5.6 mi
J3 M180 5.9 mi
J4 M180 5.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Scotton (West Lindsey) 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

Scotter 43 1.2 mi away ⇄
Kirton in Lindsey 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Messingham 54 3.3 mi away ⇄
Blyton 32 3.6 mi away ⇄
Willoughton 26 4.5 mi away ⇄
Corringham 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Owston Ferry 37 4.9 mi away ⇄
Redbourne 41 5.2 mi away ⇄
West Butterwick 38 5.5 mi away ⇄
Hemswell 36 5.7 mi away ⇄
Hibaldstow 48 5.9 mi away ⇄
Waddingham 38 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Scotton (West Lindsey) a nice place to live?

Scotton (West Lindsey) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Scotton (West Lindsey) is 32/100, 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 Scotton (West Lindsey)?

Scotton (West Lindsey) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 156 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Scotton (West Lindsey) in context

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Postcode districts in Scotton (West Lindsey)

DN21 38 ⇄

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