Town Pop. 297

Living in Stow (West Lindsey): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stow (West Lindsey) scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 88/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the LN1 postcode district.

It scores 15 points below the LN1 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. On broadband specifically, Stow (West Lindsey) sits 50 points above the LN1 district figure of 38/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: LN1 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
474.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 50 crimes
↑ 1008% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 44 crimes
↑ 345% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 544% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 460% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 211% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Saint Hugh'S Terrace 23 crimes
  2. 2 The Orchard 14 crimes
  3. 3 Eastfield 12 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.584 · PM2.5 7.016 · PM10 12.323 µg/m³
73
Green Space 12
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area
1Good
  • Sturton by Stow Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital9 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital17.8 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital17.8 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust6.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryWillingham-by-Stow Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity2,267 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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate51.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.9%Unemployed1.7%Retired31.6%Student3.1%Other inactive11.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.8%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary23.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.4%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership78.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Saxilby 4.2 mi
Gainsborough Lea Road 5.6 mi
Gainsborough Central 6.3 mi
J4 M180 15.7 mi
J4 M180 15.9 mi
J3 M180 15.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stow (West Lindsey) 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

Sturton by Stow 37 1.0 mi away ⇄
Willingham by Stow 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Kexby 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Marton (West Lindsey) 32 2.6 mi away ⇄
Upton (West Lindsey) 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Torksey Lock 33 3.7 mi away ⇄
Heapham 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Saxilby 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ingham (West Lindsey) 35 4.1 mi away ⇄
Aisthorpe and Brattleby 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Cottam (Bassetlaw) 25 4.5 mi away ⇄
Lea (West Lindsey) 37 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stow (West Lindsey) a nice place to live?

Stow (West Lindsey) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stow (West Lindsey) is 40/100, 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 Stow (West Lindsey)?

Stow (West Lindsey) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 141 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stow (West Lindsey)?

Among the top-rated schools in Stow (West Lindsey) is Sturton by Stow Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Stow (West Lindsey) in total.

Stow (West Lindsey) in context

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Postcode districts in Stow (West Lindsey)

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