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Living in Swinderby: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Swinderby scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 13/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the LN6 postcode district.

It scores 21 points below the LN6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. Its economic health score runs 20 points above the LN6 district's 55/100. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see LN6 postcode district.

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Swinderby scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
272.2 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 35 crimes
↑ 211% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 760% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 204% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 271% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Morton Road 20 crimes
  2. 2 Halfway House Lane 13 crimes
  3. 3 Disney Court 7 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.304 · PM2.5 6.869 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Swinderby All Saints 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
9
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital9 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital20 mi
Kings Mill Hospital22 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust4.8 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryCollingham Medical Centre2.6 mi
GP capacity1,625 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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
18.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
18.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate52.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.9%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.7%Student3.6%Other inactive11.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary19.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)35%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership80.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax North Kesteven · 2026-27
A £1,559
B £1,818
C £2,078
D £2,338
E £2,858
F £3,377
G £3,897
H £4,676
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
12
Swinderby 0.8 mi
Collingham 2.2 mi
Hykeham 5 mi
J34 A1(M) 21.7 mi
J34 A1 22.2 mi
J27 M1 24.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Swinderby 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

Morton Hall 33 0.9 mi away ⇄
Witham St Hughs 39 1.6 mi away ⇄
Collingham (Newark and Sherwood) 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Eagle 31 2.6 mi away ⇄
North Scarle 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
Thorpe on the Hill (North Kesteven) 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bassingham 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
South Hykeham 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Carlton-le-Moorland 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Cromwell 30 4.4 mi away ⇄
Sutton on Trent 46 4.8 mi away ⇄
North Hykeham 62 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Swinderby a nice place to live?

Swinderby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Swinderby is 34/100, 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 Swinderby?

Swinderby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 92 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Swinderby?

Among the top-rated schools in Swinderby is Swinderby All Saints Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Swinderby in total.

Swinderby in context

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Postcode districts in Swinderby

LN6 55 ⇄

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