Town Pop. 292

Living in Sturton le Steeple: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sturton le Steeple scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 19 scored places sharing the DN22 postcode district, Sturton le Steeple ranks 6th.

The DN22 district averages 53/100, putting Sturton le Steeple 18 points below its own postcode area. On safety specifically, Sturton le Steeple sits 32 points above the DN22 district figure of 59/100. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see DN22 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Sturton le Steeple scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
356.2 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 37 crimes
↑ 280% above national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 1563% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 261% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 452% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 353% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ashworth Crescent 7 crimes
  2. 2 South Street 7 crimes
  3. 3 Plum Tree Court 6 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.502 · PM2.5 6.89 · PM10 12.119 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Sturton CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsBassetlaw Hospital11.8 mi
Lincoln County Hospital14.5 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary17 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryNorth Leverton Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity1,686 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)74.3%
available across Bassetlaw
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.9%Student2.3%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.8%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary22.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.9%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership79.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax Bassetlaw · 2026-27
A £1,763
B £2,057
C £2,351
D £2,645
E £3,233
F £3,821
G £4,408
H £5,290
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
13
Gainsborough Lea Road 3.3 mi
Gainsborough Central 4.1 mi
Retford 5.7 mi
J34 A1(M) 10.2 mi
J34 A1 10.7 mi
J3 M180 15 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
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 Sturton le Steeple 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 Leverton with Habblesthorpe 36 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bole 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
North Wheatley 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
South Leverton 23 2.0 mi away ⇄
Treswell 23 3.1 mi away ⇄
Lea (West Lindsey) 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Clarborough 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cottam (Bassetlaw) 25 3.6 mi away ⇄
Rampton (Bassetlaw) 22 3.7 mi away ⇄
Beckingham 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Marton (West Lindsey) 32 3.7 mi away ⇄
Woodbeck 22 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sturton le Steeple a nice place to live?

Sturton le Steeple has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sturton le Steeple is 35/100, 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 le Steeple?

Sturton le Steeple is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 104 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sturton le Steeple?

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

Sturton le Steeple in context

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Postcode districts in Sturton le Steeple

DN22 53 ⇄

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