Town Pop. 215

Living in South Kyme: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

South Kyme comes out at 34/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 34/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 19th highest-scoring of the 21 places in the LN4 postcode district.

It scores 9 points below the LN4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), lifestyle (4) and transport (6). For the surrounding area, see LN4 postcode district.

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South Kyme scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
62
432.6 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 42 crimes
↑ 486% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 267% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 615% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 831% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 350% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Road 29 crimes
  2. 2 Forman'S Lane 12 crimes
  3. 3 South Parade 7 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.314 · PM2.5 6.649 · PM10 11.741 µg/m³
74
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital10.1 mi
Lincoln County Hospital17.6 mi
Peterborough City Hospital30.8 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryBillinghay Medical Practice3.4 mi
GP capacity4,709 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
34
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
64.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
64.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate49.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.9%Unemployed2.4%Retired32.1%Student3.2%Other inactive12.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.3%Skilled & technical40%Routine & elementary29.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17%Level 3 (A levels)19.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.2%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership75.2%
Among the most-deprived 26% 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
6
Heckington 4.2 mi
Swineshead 5 mi
Ruskington 5.5 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Kyme 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 Kyme 32 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ewerby 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Billinghay 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Anwick 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Heckington 51 4.1 mi away ⇄
Great Hale 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Tattershall 46 4.9 mi away ⇄
Walcott (North Kesteven) 34 5.1 mi away ⇄
Coningsby and Tattershall 40 5.6 mi away ⇄
Claydike Bank 0 5.8 mi away ⇄
Ruskington 51 5.8 mi away ⇄
Helpringham 42 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is South Kyme a nice place to live?

South Kyme has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for South Kyme is 34/100, 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 Kyme?

South Kyme has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 93 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

South Kyme in context

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Postcode districts in South Kyme

LN4 43 ⇄

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