Town Pop. 1,706

Living in Tetney: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tetney comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Tetney most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 52/100 against a town median of 67/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the DN36 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 95 points separate broadband (98) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 67 points above the DN36 district's 31/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DN36 postcode district.

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Tetney scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
68 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 38 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 35 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Molinari Avenue 11 crimes
  2. 2 Chapel Garth 10 crimes
  3. 3 Church View 9 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
74
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Tetney 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
3
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary21.5 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital26.5 mi
Lincoln County Hospital26.7 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryNorth Thoresby Practice2.3 mi
GP capacity1,684 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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 59 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate52.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.9%Unemployed1.7%Retired30.3%Student5.1%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.2%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary26.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.6%Apprenticeship8.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership81.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
63
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 Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Cleethorpes 4.9 mi
Grimsby Town 5.6 mi
New Clee 5.9 mi
J5 M180 17.1 mi
J5 M180 17.6 mi
J4 M180 22 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
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 £291,250 16
Detached £458,750 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£226k £290k £356k £420k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Holton le Clay 50 1.8 mi away ⇄
North Thoresby 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Humberston and New Waltham 50 2.6 mi away ⇄
Fulstow 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Marshchapel 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Waltham 48 3.6 mi away ⇄
Brigsley 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ludborough 36 3.8 mi away ⇄
Cleethorpes 59 4.4 mi away ⇄
Covenham St Mary 34 4.5 mi away ⇄
Barnoldby le Beck 30 4.9 mi away ⇄
Utterby 30 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tetney a nice place to live?

Tetney has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tetney is 43/100, 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 Tetney?

Tetney is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 116 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tetney?

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

What are house prices like in Tetney?

The current median house price in Tetney is £291,250, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £458,750. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 13%.

Tetney in context

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Postcode districts in Tetney

DN36 45 ⇄

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