Town Pop. 396

Living in Tealby: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tealby comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is lifestyle, at 6/100 against a town median of 21/100. Among the 13 scored places sharing the LN8 postcode district, Tealby ranks 3rd.

The LN8 district averages 32/100, putting Tealby 9 points above its own postcode area. Its environment score runs 21 points above the LN8 district's 54/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see LN8 postcode district.

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Tealby scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
239.9 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 33 crimes
↑ 150% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 249% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 309% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 308% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Willingham Road 17 crimes
  2. 2 Race Track 9 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 8 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area
1Good
  • Tealby SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital15.1 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital20.6 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary23.8 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryMarket Rasen Surgery3.2 mi
GP capacity1,670 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
70
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate49.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired38.4%Student2.4%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.2%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary21.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.3%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership78.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
10
Market Rasen 3.1 mi
Healing 13.3 mi
Stallingborough 13.4 mi
J5 M180 14.2 mi
J5 M180 14.3 mi
J4 M180 15.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Tealby 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

Ludford 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Market Rasen 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Binbrook 32 4.1 mi away ⇄
Middle Rasen 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Brookenby 27 4.2 mi away ⇄
Osgodby (West Lindsey) 38 5.0 mi away ⇄
East Barkwith 42 5.7 mi away ⇄
Nettleton 31 6.5 mi away ⇄
Faldingworth 36 6.6 mi away ⇄
Wickenby 0 6.8 mi away ⇄
Caistor 35 7.0 mi away ⇄
Wragby 42 8.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tealby a nice place to live?

Tealby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tealby 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 Tealby?

Tealby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 95 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tealby?

Among the top-rated schools in Tealby is Tealby School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Tealby in total.

Tealby in context

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Postcode districts in Tealby

LN8 32 ⇄

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