Town Pop. 380

Living in South Kelsey: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

South Kelsey comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where South Kelsey most outperforms the national norm: 79/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Schools falls furthest short: 6/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the LN7 postcode district, South Kelsey ranks 3rd. The LN7 district averages 30/100, putting South Kelsey 7 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 65 points above the LN7 district's 14/100. For the surrounding area, see LN7 postcode district.

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South Kelsey scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
373.7 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 36 crimes
↑ 184% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↑ 454% above national average
Burglary 26 crimes
↑ 1854% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 441% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 558% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Station Road 17 crimes
  2. 2 Waddingham Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Searby Hill 10 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.207 · PM2.5 6.967 · PM10 12.24 µg/m³
73
Green Space 7
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsScunthorpe General Hospital12.3 mi
Lincoln County Hospital16.5 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary18.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust5.9 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryHibaldstow Medical Practice4.7 mi
GP capacity1,642 patients per GP
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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
79
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate54.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.2%Unemployed2.1%Retired30.5%Student3%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.2%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary21.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.6%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership81.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
50
Council tax West Lindsey · 2026-27
A £1,569
B £1,831
C £2,092
D £2,354
E £2,877
F £3,400
G £3,923
H £4,708
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 Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Brigg 5.8 mi
Kirton Lindsey 6.8 mi
Barnetby 7.1 mi
J4 M180 7 mi
J4 M180 7.5 mi
J5 M180 7.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in South Kelsey 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

North Kelsey 38 2.0 mi away ⇄
Howsham 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Waddingham 38 3.9 mi away ⇄
Osgodby (West Lindsey) 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Nettleton 31 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hibaldstow 48 4.4 mi away ⇄
Redbourne 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Caistor 35 4.7 mi away ⇄
Grasby 31 4.8 mi away ⇄
Glentham 38 5.5 mi away ⇄
Brigg 50 6.1 mi away ⇄
Scawby Brook 44 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South Kelsey a nice place to live?

South Kelsey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for South Kelsey 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 Kelsey?

South Kelsey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 142 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

South Kelsey in context

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Postcode districts in South Kelsey

LN7 30 ⇄

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