Town Pop. 1,159

Living in Sturton by Stow: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sturton by Stow is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Sturton by Stow places 5th of 10 in the LN1 postcode district. It scores 18 points below the LN1 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100.

That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (80) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (7), lifestyle (11), schools (12) and transport (13) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LN1 postcode district.

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Sturton by Stow scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

121.7 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

↑ 184% above national average

Violence and sexual offences 44 crimes

↑ 14% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes

↑ 65% above national average

Vehicle crime 8 crimes

↑ 44% above national average

Public order 6 crimes

↓ 20% below national average

other 20 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Saint Hugh'S Terrace 23 crimes
2 The Orchard 14 crimes
3 Eastfield 12 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.72 · PM2.5 7.054 · PM10 12.393 µg/m³

Green Space 12

Parks None

Sports Pitches Some 1

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools

1 school in area

1Good

Sturton by Stow Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good

Healthcare

A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital7.8 mi

Bassetlaw Hospital18.1 mi

Scunthorpe General Hospital18.2 mi

Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust6.6 mi

Routine referral (median)5 wks

Treated within 18 weeks100%

Nearest GP surgeryWillingham-by-Stow Surgery2.7 mi

GP capacity1,913 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

Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%

available across West Lindsey

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

85.5%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

85.5%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

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

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

Saxilby 3.3 mi

Gainsborough Lea Road 6.6 mi

Gainsborough Central 7.3 mi

J4 M180 16.5 mi

J4 M180 16.6 mi

J3 M180 16.9 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars None

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways None

Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£233,000	15
Detached	£287,500	10

5-year monthly trend

All Detached

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Sturton by Stow a nice place to live?

Sturton by Stow has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sturton by Stow 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 Sturton by Stow?

Sturton by Stow 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 Sturton by Stow?

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

What are house prices like in Sturton by Stow?

The current median house price in Sturton by Stow is £233,000, around 18% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £287,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 15%.

Sturton by Stow in context

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Postcode districts in Sturton by Stow

LN1 55 ⇄

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