Town Pop. 1,174

Living in Ulceby: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ulceby comes out at 33/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 11/100 versus a median of 60/100. Of the 3 places sharing the DN39 postcode district, Ulceby scores lowest.

That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), lifestyle (5), schools (13) and transport (13). For the surrounding area, see DN39 postcode district.

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Ulceby scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
122.7 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 40 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↑ 161% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Burglary 18 crimes
↑ 337% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Schiphol Way 12 crimes
  2. 2 Priory Crescent 11 crimes
  3. 3 Hallcroft 8 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 13 µg/m³
72
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Ulceby St Nicholas Church of England 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 Infirmary8.5 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital13.7 mi
East Riding Community Hospital16.3 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust4.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Killingholme Surgery2.9 mi
GP capacity1,159 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)93%
available across North Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
15.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
15.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
47
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed2.3%Retired27.5%Student3.2%Other inactive11.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.5%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary31%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)27%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership71.7%
Among the most-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax North Lincolnshire · 2026-27
A £1,565
B £1,826
C £2,087
D £2,348
E £2,870
F £3,392
G £3,913
H £4,696
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
13
Ulceby 1.1 mi
Habrough 2.5 mi
Thornton Abbey 2.5 mi
J5 M180 3.9 mi
J5 M180 4.6 mi
J4 M180 10.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £221,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£182k £228k £277k £324k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Wootton (North Lincolnshire) 34 1.5 mi away ⇄
Habrough 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
South Killingholme 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Kirmington 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
East Halton 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
North Killingholme 32 3.9 mi away ⇄
Elsham 34 4.3 mi away ⇄
Goxhill 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Barnetby le Wold 50 4.4 mi away ⇄
Keelby 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
Barrow upon Humber 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
Immingham 43 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ulceby a nice place to live?

Ulceby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ulceby is 33/100, 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 Ulceby?

Ulceby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 144 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ulceby?

Among the top-rated schools in Ulceby is Ulceby St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ulceby in total.

What are house prices like in Ulceby?

The current median house price in Ulceby is £221,000, around 22% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 11%.

Ulceby in context

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Postcode districts in Ulceby

DN39 33 ⇄

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