Town Pop. 370

Living in Timberland: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Timberland is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 46/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 21 places in the LN4 postcode district. Timberland 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. On broadband specifically, Timberland sits 72 points above the LN4 district figure of 27/100. For the surrounding area, see LN4 postcode district.

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Timberland scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
205.4 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 34 crimes
↑ 176% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 517% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 248% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 575% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 7 crimes
  2. 2 Moor Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 The Drift 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.292 · PM2.5 6.777 · PM10 12.025 µg/m³
74
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
12

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital11.3 mi
Pilgrim Hospital15.4 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital35.2 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryBillinghay Medical Practice3.1 mi
GP capacity3,073 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 · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate53.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.5%Unemployed3.3%Retired29.5%Student2.7%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary27.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.3%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership70.4%
Among the most-deprived 38% of areas in England
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
18
Metheringham 3.2 mi
Ruskington 5.3 mi
Sleaford 8.7 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Timberland 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

Martin (North Kesteven) 42 0.9 mi away ⇄
Walcott (North Kesteven) 34 1.3 mi away ⇄
Billinghay 35 2.9 mi away ⇄
Scopwick 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Digby 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Metheringham 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
North Kyme 32 4.1 mi away ⇄
Dorrington (North Kesteven) 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Dunston 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Ashby de la Launde 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
Anwick 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Nocton 40 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Timberland a nice place to live?

Timberland has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Timberland is 42/100, 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 Timberland?

Timberland is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 76 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Timberland in context

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Postcode districts in Timberland

LN4 43 ⇄

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