Town Pop. 6,301

Living in Waltham: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Waltham comes out at 48/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 78/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the DN37 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Waltham sits 41 points above the DN37 district figure of 37/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Below 30/100: healthcare (12) and lifestyle (23). For the surrounding area, see DN37 postcode district.

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Waltham scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
51.7 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 168 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 31 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
Burglary 27 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Public order 24 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
other 49 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Lane 47 crimes
  2. 2 Bradley Road 22 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 17 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12 µg/m³
72
Green Space 13
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
30
4 schools in area · 15 within 4km
3Good1Ungraded
  • Springfield Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Waltham Leas Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Waltham Toll Bar AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Waltham Gateway AcademyPrimary
    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
12
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary18.4 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital23 mi
Lincoln County Hospital25.2 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgerySLC Medical Group1.7 mi
GP capacity2,492 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
78
Full fibre (FTTP)76.5%
available across North East Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 202 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate51.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.5%Unemployed1.8%Retired35.4%Student2.4%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.1%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary25.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.7%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership81.6%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax North East Lincolnshire · 2026-27
A £1,656
B £1,932
C £2,208
D £2,484
E £3,036
F £3,588
G £4,140
H £4,968
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
35
Grimsby Town 3.5 mi
Grimsby Docks 4.3 mi
Great Coates 4.4 mi
J5 M180 13.5 mi
J5 M180 14 mi
J4 M180 18.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £221,000 58
Detached £350,000 31
Semi-detached £194,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£155k £224k £295k £364k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Brigsley 38 1.1 mi away ⇄
Barnoldby le Beck 30 1.4 mi away ⇄
Holton le Clay 50 1.8 mi away ⇄
Humberston and New Waltham 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Grimsby 60 3.4 mi away ⇄
Laceby 35 3.4 mi away ⇄
Tetney 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
North Thoresby 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Cleethorpes 59 3.9 mi away ⇄
Healing 56 5.0 mi away ⇄
Ludborough 36 5.5 mi away ⇄
Fulstow 43 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Waltham a nice place to live?

Waltham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Waltham is 48/100, 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 Waltham?

Waltham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 326 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Waltham?

Among the top-rated schools in Waltham are Springfield Primary Academy, Waltham Leas Primary Academy and Waltham Toll Bar Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Waltham in total.

What are house prices like in Waltham?

The current median house price in Waltham is £221,000, around 22% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £350,000, semi-detached £194,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%. There were 58 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Waltham in context

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Postcode districts in Waltham

DN37 49 ⇄

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