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Living in Wainfleet St Mary: Liveability Score 30/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wainfleet St Mary scores 30/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 15/100 against a town median of 67/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the PE24 postcode district, Wainfleet St Mary ranks 6th.

It scores 6 points above the PE24 postcode district as a whole, which averages 24/100. That is 20 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (3), broadband (10), lifestyle (11), schools (13) and transport (26) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: PE24 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
698.8 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 71 crimes
↑ 756% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 44 crimes
↑ 1063% above national average
Shoplifting 15 crimes
↑ 672% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 550% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 580% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Low Road 22 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 21 crimes
  3. 3 John Wesley Close 15 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.03 · PM2.5 6.545 · PM10 11.475 µg/m³
75
Green Space 5
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area
1Good
  • The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital12.2 mi
Lincoln County Hospital32.1 mi
Peterborough City Hospital41.3 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust5.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryHawthorn Medical Practice4.8 mi
GP capacity1,877 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
15
Employment rate41%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed41%Unemployed3.7%Retired33.5%Student3.2%Other inactive18.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial23.7%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary41.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications28%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)14.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)15.8%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership57%
Among the most-deprived 11% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax East Lindsey · 2026-27
A £1,517
B £1,770
C £2,023
D £2,276
E £2,782
F £3,288
G £3,793
H £4,552
Energy Eastern England 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
26
Wainfleet 0.4 mi
Thorpe Culvert 1.8 mi
Havenhouse 2.1 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
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 Wainfleet St Mary 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

Wainfleet All Saints 29 0.8 mi away ⇄
Friskney Eaudyke 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Friskney 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Burgh le Marsh 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Skegness 44 5.4 mi away ⇄
Wrangle 35 6.0 mi away ⇄
Halton Holegate 35 6.2 mi away ⇄
Toynton All Saints 35 6.9 mi away ⇄
Leake Commonside 30 6.9 mi away ⇄
Old Leake 31 7.2 mi away ⇄
Spilsby 29 7.5 mi away ⇄
East Keal 39 7.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wainfleet St Mary a nice place to live?

Wainfleet St Mary has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wainfleet St Mary is 30/100, 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 Wainfleet St Mary?

Wainfleet St Mary has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 174 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wainfleet St Mary?

Among the top-rated schools in Wainfleet St Mary is The Wainfleet Magdalen Church of England/Methodist School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wainfleet St Mary in total.

Wainfleet St Mary in context

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Postcode districts in Wainfleet St Mary

PE24 24 ⇄

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