Town Pop. 738

Living in South Killingholme: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for South Killingholme is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 44/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the DN40 postcode district, South Killingholme ranks 4th. Its broadband score runs 45 points above the DN40 district's 54/100. 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: DN40 postcode district.

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South Killingholme scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
44
224.9 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 69 crimes
↑ 181% above national average
Burglary 23 crimes
↑ 791% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 271% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 296% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
other 29 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Eastfield Road 15 crimes
  2. 2 Orchid Close 14 crimes
  3. 3 Top Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 6.519 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.601 µg/m³
71
Green Space 8
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Killingholme Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary8.6 mi
East Riding Community Hospital16.4 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital16.6 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,299 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)93%
available across North Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
27
Employment rate53.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.3%Unemployed3%Retired26%Student2.9%Other inactive14.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial23.8%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary38.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.1%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership67.7%
Among the most-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax North Lincolnshire · 2026-27
A £1,565
B £1,826
C £2,087
D £2,348
E £2,870
F £3,392
G £3,913
H £4,696
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Habrough 1.6 mi
Ulceby 1.7 mi
Thornton Abbey 3 mi
J5 M180 6.6 mi
J5 M180 7.3 mi
J4 M180 13.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Killingholme 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 Killingholme 32 1.3 mi away ⇄
Habrough 48 1.5 mi away ⇄
East Halton 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ulceby 33 2.7 mi away ⇄
Immingham 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wootton (North Lincolnshire) 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Keelby 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Stallingborough 52 4.3 mi away ⇄
Goxhill 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Kirmington 38 5.0 mi away ⇄
Healing 56 5.4 mi away ⇄
Barrow upon Humber 44 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South Killingholme a nice place to live?

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

South Killingholme has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 44/100. There were 166 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in South Killingholme?

Among the top-rated schools in South Killingholme is Killingholme Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in South Killingholme in total.

South Killingholme in context

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Postcode districts in South Killingholme

DN40 41 ⇄

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