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Living in Waddingham: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Waddingham comes out at 38/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the DN21 postcode district, Waddingham ranks 8th.

That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), lifestyle (4) and transport (6). Wider context for the surrounding area: DN21 postcode district.

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Waddingham scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
210 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 278% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 19 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 614% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 369% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Lane 8 crimes
  2. 2 Drake'S Meadow 6 crimes
  3. 3 Chapel Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 7.016 · PM10 12.332 µg/m³
73
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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1 school in area
1Good
  • Waddingham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsScunthorpe General Hospital10.9 mi
Lincoln County Hospital14.9 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary20.9 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust6.6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryKirton Lindsey Surgery3.4 mi
GP capacity1,646 patients per GP
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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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
3.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed1.4%Retired31.2%Student2.8%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.6%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary22.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.8%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership75%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax West Lindsey · 2026-27
A £1,569
B £1,831
C £2,092
D £2,354
E £2,877
F £3,400
G £3,923
H £4,708
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
6
Kirton Lindsey 3.8 mi
Brigg 6.8 mi
Market Rasen 8.9 mi
J4 M180 6.4 mi
J4 M180 6.6 mi
J5 M180 9.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
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 Waddingham 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

Redbourne 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kirton in Lindsey 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hibaldstow 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Glentham 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Willoughton 26 3.8 mi away ⇄
South Kelsey 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hemswell Cliff 24 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hemswell 36 4.6 mi away ⇄
North Kelsey 38 5.0 mi away ⇄
Normanby-by-Spital 38 5.2 mi away ⇄
Scawby 47 5.8 mi away ⇄
Osgodby (West Lindsey) 38 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Waddingham a nice place to live?

Waddingham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Waddingham is 38/100, 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 Waddingham?

Waddingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Waddingham?

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

Waddingham in context

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Postcode districts in Waddingham

DN21 38 ⇄

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