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Living in Tetford: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tetford scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 28/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the LN9 postcode district.

That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), lifestyle (3), schools (4) and transport (8). Wider context for the surrounding area: LN9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
758.9 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 26 crimes
↑ 597% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 1075% above national average
Burglary 15 crimes
↑ 3726% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 1017% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 586% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Louth Road 8 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 8 crimes
  3. 3 Chapel Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 3.898 · PM2.5 6.647 · PM10 11.734 µg/m³
75
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4
1 school in area
1Good
  • The Edward Richardson Primary School, TetfordPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital17.6 mi
Lincoln County Hospital21 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital35.6 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust5 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryHorncastle Medical Group5 mi
GP capacity3,856 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
28
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
53.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
53.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate50.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired35.9%Student2.8%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.4%Skilled & technical38.9%Routine & elementary21.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.5%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership78.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
8
Thorpe Culvert 12.3 mi
Wainfleet 14.2 mi
Havenhouse 14.9 mi
J5 M180 28.6 mi
J5 M180 28.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
3
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Tetford 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

Belchford 34 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hagworthingham 32 3.2 mi away ⇄
Scamblesby 38 4.1 mi away ⇄
Horncastle 49 5.3 mi away ⇄
Goulceby 44 5.6 mi away ⇄
Old Bolingbroke 32 6.0 mi away ⇄
Spilsby 29 6.6 mi away ⇄
Legbourne 45 6.6 mi away ⇄
West Keal 40 7.2 mi away ⇄
East Keal 39 7.3 mi away ⇄
Hagnaby 0 7.6 mi away ⇄
Alford (East Lindsey) 47 7.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tetford a nice place to live?

Tetford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tetford is 37/100, 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 Tetford?

Tetford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 85 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tetford?

Among the top-rated schools in Tetford is The Edward Richardson Primary School, Tetford, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Tetford in total.

Tetford in context

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Postcode districts in Tetford

LN9 40 ⇄

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