Town Pop. 7,020

Living in Waddington (North Kesteven): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Waddington (North Kesteven) scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 42/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 23/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 10 places in the LN5 postcode district. Its transport score runs 15 points below the LN5 district's 57/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LN5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
70.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 199 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 108 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 52 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 34 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Other theft 27 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
other 77 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 44 crimes
  2. 2 Granary Close 24 crimes
  3. 3 Mill Mere Road 20 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
72
Green Space 17
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
28
4 schools in area · 8 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Acorn Free SchoolAlternative provision · inspected 2025
    Good
  • The Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Waddington Redwood Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Waddington All Saints AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital3.6 mi
Pilgrim Hospital24 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital24.5 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryBrant Road & Springcliffe Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity3,191 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 149 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate60.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.5%Unemployed1.8%Retired26.1%Student3.1%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.9%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary23.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)22.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.3%Apprenticeship7.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership70.3%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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
42
Hykeham 3.2 mi
Lincoln 3.8 mi
Metheringham 6.4 mi
J4 M180 25.8 mi
J4 M180 25.9 mi
J34 A1(M) 26.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £217,500 43
Detached £253,250 22
Semi-detached £211,750 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£179k £224k £270k £315k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bracebridge Heath 60 1.5 mi away ⇄
Harmston 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
North Hykeham 62 2.6 mi away ⇄
Coleby 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Branston 49 3.0 mi away ⇄
Canwick 58 3.0 mi away ⇄
South Hykeham 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lincoln 58 3.7 mi away ⇄
Washingborough and Heighington 55 4.3 mi away ⇄
Thorpe on the Hill (North Kesteven) 39 4.5 mi away ⇄
Navenby 56 4.6 mi away ⇄
Potterhanworth 36 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Waddington (North Kesteven) a nice place to live?

Waddington (North Kesteven) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Waddington (North Kesteven) is 47/100, 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 Waddington (North Kesteven)?

Waddington (North Kesteven) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 497 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Waddington (North Kesteven)?

Among the top-rated schools in Waddington (North Kesteven) are Acorn Free School, The Meadows Primary School and Waddington Redwood Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Waddington (North Kesteven) in total.

What are house prices like in Waddington (North Kesteven)?

The current median house price in Waddington (North Kesteven) is £217,500, around 24% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £253,250, semi-detached £211,750. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%. There were 43 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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