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Living in Thorpe on the Hill (North Kesteven): Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Thorpe on the Hill (North Kesteven) comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Thorpe on the Hill (North Kesteven) most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the LN6 postcode district, Thorpe on the Hill (North Kesteven) ranks 4th. Thorpe on the Hill (North Kesteven) is a place of extremes: 99/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 96-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. It scores 16 points below the LN6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 55/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LN6 postcode district.

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Thorpe on the Hill (North Kesteven) scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
501.5 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 51 crimes
↑ 368% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 41 crimes
↑ 725% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 983% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 619% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 640% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Newark Road 35 crimes
  2. 2 Lincoln Road 21 crimes
  3. 3 Middle Lane 12 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
72
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • The St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Thorpe on the HillPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 departmentsLincoln County Hospital6 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital21.3 mi
Kings Mill Hospital24.5 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryRichmond Medical Centre2 mi
GP capacity1,814 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed2%Retired27.8%Student2.9%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.7%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary22.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.2%Apprenticeship8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership80.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
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
16
Hykeham 2.1 mi
Swinderby 2.6 mi
Collingham 5.1 mi
J34 A1(M) 22.4 mi
J34 A1 23 mi
J4 M180 25.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
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 Thorpe on the Hill (North Kesteven) 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

South Hykeham 37 1.0 mi away ⇄
Morton Hall 33 2.0 mi away ⇄
Witham St Hughs 39 2.0 mi away ⇄
Eagle 31 2.1 mi away ⇄
North Hykeham 62 2.2 mi away ⇄
Swinderby 34 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bassingham 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
North Scarle 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Skellingthorpe 53 3.9 mi away ⇄
Harmston 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Waddington (North Kesteven) 47 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bracebridge Heath 60 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Thorpe on the Hill (North Kesteven) a nice place to live?

Thorpe on the Hill (North Kesteven) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Thorpe on the Hill (North Kesteven) is 39/100, 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 Thorpe on the Hill (North Kesteven)?

Thorpe on the Hill (North Kesteven) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 164 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Thorpe on the Hill (North Kesteven)?

Among the top-rated schools in Thorpe on the Hill (North Kesteven) is The St Michael's Church of England Primary School, Thorpe on the Hill, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Thorpe on the Hill (North Kesteven) in total.

Thorpe on the Hill (North Kesteven) in context

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Postcode districts in Thorpe on the Hill (North Kesteven)

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