Town Pop. 3,529

Living in Skellingthorpe: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Skellingthorpe is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 43/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Among the 10 scored places sharing the LN6 postcode district, Skellingthorpe ranks 3rd.

Its transport score runs 20 points below the LN6 district's 63/100. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (21) and lifestyle (25) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LN6 postcode district.

53
OUT OF 100
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Skellingthorpe scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
46.2 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 58 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 41 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Other crime 10 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
other 29 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Moss Lane 22 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 15 crimes
  3. 3 Martin Close 10 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 13 µg/m³
70
Green Space 34
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
42
3 schools in area · 12 within 4km
3Good
  • Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Lawrence Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Woodlands Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
21
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital3.7 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital20.1 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital23.6 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Woodland Medical Practice1.6 mi
GP capacity1,696 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
71
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 86 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed1.9%Retired33.7%Student1.9%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.9%Skilled & technical38.8%Routine & elementary25.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)20.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.7%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership78%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
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
43
Hykeham 2.9 mi
Saxilby 2.9 mi
Lincoln 3.4 mi
J34 A1(M) 21 mi
J34 A1 21.5 mi
J4 M180 21.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
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 £255,000 19
Detached £260,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£222k £269k £318k £365k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Burton Waters 36 1.5 mi away ⇄
Saxilby 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Lincoln 58 2.9 mi away ⇄
Burton-by-Lincoln 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
North Hykeham 62 3.5 mi away ⇄
South Hykeham 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Thorpe on the Hill (North Kesteven) 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Eagle 31 3.9 mi away ⇄
Canwick 58 4.3 mi away ⇄
Riseholme 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bracebridge Heath 60 4.6 mi away ⇄
North Scarle 39 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Skellingthorpe a nice place to live?

Skellingthorpe is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Skellingthorpe is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Skellingthorpe?

Skellingthorpe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 163 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Skellingthorpe?

Among the top-rated schools in Skellingthorpe are Skellingthorpe the Holt Primary School, St Lawrence Church of England Primary School and Woodlands Infant and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Skellingthorpe in total.

What are house prices like in Skellingthorpe?

The current median house price in Skellingthorpe is £255,000, around 11% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £260,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%.

Skellingthorpe in context

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Postcode districts in Skellingthorpe

LN6 55 ⇄

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