Town Pop. 172

Living in Silk Willoughby: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Silk Willoughby is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Schools falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100. Of the 18 places sharing the NG34 postcode district, Silk Willoughby scores lowest.

The NG34 district averages 44/100, putting Silk Willoughby 9 points below its own postcode area. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (89) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG34 postcode district.

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Silk Willoughby scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
680.2 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 61 crimes
↑ 965% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 627% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 1026% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 897% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 627% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Drove 16 crimes
  2. 2 Church Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Main Street 9 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.449 · PM2.5 6.618 · PM10 11.95 µg/m³
74
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital17.3 mi
Lincoln County Hospital18.2 mi
Peterborough City Hospital27.3 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgerySleaford Medical Group1.9 mi
GP capacity1,684 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
51
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
78.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
78.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate56.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.3%Unemployed2.2%Retired27.5%Student4%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.2%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.9%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership69.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
54
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Rauceby 1.4 mi
Sleaford 1.7 mi
Ancaster 4.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Silk Willoughby 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

Greylees 44 1.2 mi away ⇄
Sleaford 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Osbournby 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wilsford 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Leasingham 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ancaster 48 4.5 mi away ⇄
Byard's Leap 0 4.9 mi away ⇄
Cranwell 37 4.9 mi away ⇄
Ewerby 44 4.9 mi away ⇄
Ruskington 51 5.3 mi away ⇄
Helpringham 42 5.3 mi away ⇄
Heckington 51 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Silk Willoughby a nice place to live?

Silk Willoughby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Silk Willoughby is 35/100, 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 Silk Willoughby?

Silk Willoughby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 117 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Silk Willoughby

NG34 44 ⇄

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