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Living in South Hykeham: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

South Hykeham scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is bills: 62/100 against a national town median of 47/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 34/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the LN6 postcode district. Against the wider LN6 district average of 55/100, that is 18 points below. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: LN6 postcode district.

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South Hykeham scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
281.5 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 87 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 76 crimes
↑ 425% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↑ 271% above national average
Other theft 23 crimes
↑ 290% above national average
Vehicle crime 20 crimes
↑ 338% above national average
other 38 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Newark Road 35 crimes
  2. 2 Lincoln Road 21 crimes
  3. 3 Bracken Court 19 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 13.3 µg/m³
70
Green Space 15
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
3 schools in area · 15 within 4km
3Good
  • Manor Farm AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The South Hykeham Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Thorpe on the HillPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital5.3 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital21.9 mi
Kings Mill Hospital25.3 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryRichmond Medical Centre1.1 mi
GP capacity1,771 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
34
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate60.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired26.1%Student3.1%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.3%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary23.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.1%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership76.6%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
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 C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Hykeham 1.3 mi
Swinderby 3.5 mi
Lincoln 4.6 mi
J34 A1(M) 23.2 mi
J34 A1 23.7 mi
J4 M180 25.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in South Hykeham 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

Thorpe on the Hill (North Kesteven) 39 1.0 mi away ⇄
North Hykeham 62 1.3 mi away ⇄
Witham St Hughs 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
Morton Hall 33 2.9 mi away ⇄
Eagle 31 3.0 mi away ⇄
Waddington (North Kesteven) 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bassingham 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Harmston 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bracebridge Heath 60 3.7 mi away ⇄
Swinderby 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Skellingthorpe 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Lincoln 58 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South Hykeham a nice place to live?

South Hykeham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for South Hykeham is 37/100, 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 South Hykeham?

South Hykeham has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 268 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in South Hykeham?

Among the top-rated schools in South Hykeham are Manor Farm Academy, The South Hykeham Community Primary School and The St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Thorpe on the Hill, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in South Hykeham in total.

South Hykeham in context

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Postcode districts in South Hykeham

LN6 55 ⇄

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