Town Pop. 1,463

Living in Sudbrooke: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sudbrooke comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 40/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the LN2 postcode district. Against the wider LN2 district average of 53/100, that is 12 points below. On economic health specifically, Sudbrooke sits 39 points above the LN2 district figure of 52/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LN2 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
26 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 16 crimes
↓ 67% below national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 86% below national average
Drugs 2 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↓ 79% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chesnut Drive 4 crimes
  2. 2 West Drive 4 crimes
  3. 3 Woolley Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 13.2 µg/m³
71
Green Space 35
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Ellison Boulters Church of England 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
8
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital3.5 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital23.3 mi
Pilgrim Hospital25.9 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryNettleham Medical Practice1.2 mi
GP capacity2,005 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
40
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
70%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
90.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate55.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.5%Unemployed1.6%Retired33.4%Student4.3%Other inactive5.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.3%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary15.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.5%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership87.3%
Among the least-deprived 12% of areas in England
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
28
Lincoln 4.9 mi
Hykeham 8.2 mi
Saxilby 9.1 mi
J4 M180 19.6 mi
J4 M180 19.8 mi
J5 M180 21.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
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 £362,500 23
Detached £370,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£291k £342k £394k £445k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Scothern 38 1.0 mi away ⇄
Reepham (West Lindsey) 49 1.2 mi away ⇄
Langworth 32 1.6 mi away ⇄
Nettleham 53 1.8 mi away ⇄
North Greetwell 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Cherry Willingham 53 2.1 mi away ⇄
Dunholme 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Fiskerton (West Lindsey) 38 2.4 mi away ⇄
Welton (West Lindsey) 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Riseholme 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Washingborough and Heighington 55 3.6 mi away ⇄
Burton-by-Lincoln 0 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sudbrooke a nice place to live?

Sudbrooke has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sudbrooke is 41/100, 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 Sudbrooke?

Sudbrooke has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 6,045 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sudbrooke?

Among the top-rated schools in Sudbrooke is Ellison Boulters Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Sudbrooke in total.

What are house prices like in Sudbrooke?

The current median house price in Sudbrooke is £362,500, around 27% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £370,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Sudbrooke in context

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Postcode districts in Sudbrooke

LN2 53 ⇄

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