Town Pop. 290

Living in Tattershall: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Tattershall is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 52/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 9th highest-scoring of the 21 places in the LN4 postcode district. On schools specifically, Tattershall sits 21 points above the LN4 district figure of 31/100. Safety (81) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LN4 postcode district.

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Tattershall scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
386.2 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
↑ 262% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↑ 490% above national average
Vehicle crime 23 crimes
↑ 1552% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 456% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 589% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sleaford Road 32 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 21 crimes
  3. 3 Brulon Close 12 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.526 · PM2.5 6.734 · PM10 11.948 µg/m³
74
Green Space 8
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
52
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good
  • Tattershall Holy Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Barnes Wallis AcademySecondary · 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
27
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital10.1 mi
Lincoln County Hospital16 mi
Peterborough City Hospital35 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryThe New Coningsby Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity9,435 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)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate62.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.6%Unemployed3.3%Retired20%Student3.6%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary28.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.1%Level 3 (A levels)25.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.6%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership63.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
67
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 C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
26
Ruskington 8.5 mi
Swineshead 8.6 mi
Metheringham 8.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Tattershall 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

Coningsby and Tattershall 40 1.0 mi away ⇄
Billinghay 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Woodhall Spa 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kirkby on Bain 50 4.1 mi away ⇄
North Kyme 32 4.3 mi away ⇄
Walcott (North Kesteven) 34 4.9 mi away ⇄
South Kyme 34 4.9 mi away ⇄
Mareham le Fen 39 5.1 mi away ⇄
Timberland 42 5.6 mi away ⇄
Martin (North Kesteven) 42 5.7 mi away ⇄
Anwick 40 7.1 mi away ⇄
Digby 48 7.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tattershall a nice place to live?

Tattershall has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tattershall is 46/100, 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 Tattershall?

Tattershall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 112 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tattershall?

Among the top-rated schools in Tattershall are Tattershall Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School and The Barnes Wallis Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Tattershall in total.

Tattershall in context

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Postcode districts in Tattershall

LN4 43 ⇄

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