Town Pop. 5,102

Living in Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health falls furthest short: 21/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the LN12 postcode district.

That sits 12 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 (10), schools (18) and transport (27). Wider context for the surrounding area: LN12 postcode district.

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Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
73.7 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 131 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 125 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 39 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
other 47 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St Clements Close 32 crimes
  2. 2 De La Bere Avenue 17 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 17 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
75
Green Space 7
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
18
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • Springwell Alternative Academy MablethorpeAlternative provision · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Sutton-on-Sea Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital24.1 mi
Lincoln County Hospital33 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary38.5 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMarisco Medical Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity2,033 patients per GP
0dentists2pharmacies

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
38
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
68.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
66.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 175 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
21
Employment rate25.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed25.8%Unemployed2.7%Retired55.8%Student1.5%Other inactive14.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial23.7%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary40%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications32.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)12.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)16.6%Apprenticeship9.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership77%
Among the most-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax East Lindsey · 2026-27
A £1,517
B £1,770
C £2,023
D £2,276
E £2,782
F £3,288
G £3,793
H £4,552
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
27
Skegness 11.9 mi
Thorpe Culvert 13.5 mi
Havenhouse 13.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 13
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 24
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £250,000 48
Detached £269,975 40
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£156k £204k £253k £301k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Mablethorpe 35 2.5 mi away ⇄
Maltby le Marsh 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Huttoft 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Anderby Creek 32 4.0 mi away ⇄
Bilsby 32 4.6 mi away ⇄
Mumby 36 4.7 mi away ⇄
Withern 39 5.5 mi away ⇄
Alford (East Lindsey) 47 5.6 mi away ⇄
Hogsthorpe 36 6.0 mi away ⇄
Chapel St Leonards 32 6.6 mi away ⇄
Willoughby (East Lindsey) 45 6.9 mi away ⇄
Saltfleetby St Peter 0 7.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe a nice place to live?

Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe is 38/100, 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 Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe?

Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 376 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe?

Among the top-rated schools in Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe are Springwell Alternative Academy Mablethorpe and Sutton-on-Sea Community Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe in total.

What are house prices like in Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe?

The current median house price in Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe is £250,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £269,975. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 48 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe

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