Town Pop. 16,745

Living in Sleaford: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sleaford scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 55/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 40/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 18 places in the NG34 postcode district. On transport specifically, Sleaford sits 18 points above the NG34 district figure of 37/100. Broadband (89) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG34 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
40
107.3 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 651 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 442 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Shoplifting 226 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Public order 136 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 92 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
other 249 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 207 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 138 crimes
  3. 3 B1517 61 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
72
Green Space 16
Parks Ample 21
Sports Pitches Ample 25
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 10
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
43
7 schools in area · 9 within 4km
5Good2Ungraded
  • Carre's Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Botolph's C of E Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St George's AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • William Alvey SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Church Lane Primary School & NurseryPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital15.6 mi
Pilgrim Hospital15.8 mi
Peterborough City Hospital28.1 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,684 patients per GP
7dentists4pharmacies

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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 461 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed2.5%Retired24.3%Student4%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.2%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary33.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)19.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.2%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership63.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
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 Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
55
Sleaford 0.2 mi
Rauceby 2 mi
Ruskington 3.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 11
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 11
Retail Shopping Ample 23
Takeaways Adequate 10
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £195,000 164
Detached £257,000 58
Semi-detached £190,000 67
Terraced £150,000 35
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£137k £190k £244k £296k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Silk Willoughby 35 1.8 mi away ⇄
Greylees 44 1.9 mi away ⇄
Leasingham 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ruskington 51 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ewerby 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cranwell 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Anwick 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Byard's Leap 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Wilsford 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Dorrington (North Kesteven) 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Osbournby 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Heckington 51 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleaford a nice place to live?

Sleaford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sleaford is 48/100, 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 Sleaford?

Sleaford has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 40/100. There were 1,796 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sleaford?

Among the top-rated schools in Sleaford are Carre's Grammar School, Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy and St Botolph's C of E Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Sleaford in total.

What are house prices like in Sleaford?

The current median house price in Sleaford is £195,000, around 32% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £257,000, semi-detached £190,000, terraced £150,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 164 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Sleaford in context

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Postcode districts in Sleaford

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