Town Pop. 1,201

Living in Sibsey: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sibsey comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 11/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 13 scored places sharing the PE22 postcode district, Sibsey ranks 4th.

That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (3), lifestyle (9), transport (16) and schools (26) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE22 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
71.6 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 37 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Station Road 12 crimes
  2. 2 Lucan Close 11 crimes
  3. 3 Northlands Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.533 · PM2.5 6.733 · PM10 11.968 µg/m³
74
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • The Sibsey Free Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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 departmentsPilgrim Hospital3.1 mi
Lincoln County Hospital25.7 mi
Peterborough City Hospital33.5 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Sinha & Partners3.5 mi
GP capacity1,818 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
14.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
14.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate51.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.4%Unemployed1.3%Retired34.1%Student3.5%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.3%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary27.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.7%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership81.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax East Lindsey · 2026-27
A £1,517
B £1,770
C £2,023
D £2,276
E £2,782
F £3,288
G £3,793
H £4,552
Energy Eastern England 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
16
Boston 4.6 mi
Hubberts Bridge 6.9 mi
Thorpe Culvert 9.6 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 £274,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£215k £243k £271k £299k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Leake Commonside 30 2.9 mi away ⇄
Old Leake 31 3.3 mi away ⇄
Leverton 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Haltoft End 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Stickney 31 3.7 mi away ⇄
Butterwick 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Freiston 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wrangle 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Boston 53 4.8 mi away ⇄
Fishtoft 50 5.2 mi away ⇄
Stickford 30 5.7 mi away ⇄
Hubbert's Bridge 35 7.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sibsey a nice place to live?

Sibsey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sibsey is 36/100, 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 Sibsey?

Sibsey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sibsey?

Among the top-rated schools in Sibsey is The Sibsey Free Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Sibsey in total.

What are house prices like in Sibsey?

The current median house price in Sibsey is £274,500, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%.

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Postcode districts in Sibsey

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