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Living in Walcott (North Kesteven): Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Walcott (North Kesteven) is 34/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Among the 21 scored places sharing the LN4 postcode district, Walcott (North Kesteven) ranks 19th.

It scores 9 points below the LN4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. That sits 16 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. Wider context for the surrounding area: LN4 postcode district.

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Walcott (North Kesteven) scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
189.5 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
↑ 155% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 471% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 223% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 525% 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
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.29 · PM2.5 6.768 · PM10 11.998 µg/m³
74
Green Space 5
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Walcott Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 departmentsLincoln County Hospital12.5 mi
Pilgrim Hospital14.3 mi
Peterborough City Hospital35 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryBillinghay Medical Practice1.9 mi
GP capacity2,742 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)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
7.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
7.6%
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 4.5 mi
Ruskington 4.6 mi
Sleaford 7.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Walcott (North Kesteven) 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

Timberland 42 1.3 mi away ⇄
Billinghay 35 1.6 mi away ⇄
Martin (North Kesteven) 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
North Kyme 32 2.8 mi away ⇄
Digby 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Dorrington (North Kesteven) 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Scopwick 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Anwick 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Ruskington 51 4.6 mi away ⇄
Tattershall 46 4.9 mi away ⇄
Metheringham 50 4.9 mi away ⇄
Ashby de la Launde 41 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Walcott (North Kesteven) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Walcott (North Kesteven) is 34/100, 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 Walcott (North Kesteven)?

Walcott (North Kesteven) 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.

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

Among the top-rated schools in Walcott (North Kesteven) is Walcott Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Walcott (North Kesteven) in total.

Walcott (North Kesteven) in context

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Postcode districts in Walcott (North Kesteven)

LN4 43 ⇄

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