Town Pop. 6,088

Living in Washingborough and Heighington: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Washingborough and Heighington scores 55/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 21 places in the LN4 postcode district.

It scores 12 points above the LN4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. On transport specifically, Washingborough and Heighington sits 12 points above the LN4 district figure of 39/100. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see LN4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
39.3 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 100 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 50 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Shoplifting 12 crimes
↓ 74% below national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park Lane 16 crimes
  2. 2 Boole Way 15 crimes
  3. 3 Hortonfield Drive 13 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 12.6 µg/m³
71
Green Space 26
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
31
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
2Good
  • Heighington Millfield Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Washingborough AcademyPrimary · 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
36
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital1.3 mi
Pilgrim Hospital23.5 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital26.2 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,124 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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 170 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate54.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.1%Unemployed1.8%Retired34.7%Student2.7%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary23.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.8%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership80.1%
Among the least-deprived 24% 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
51
Lincoln 3.1 mi
Hykeham 5.8 mi
Metheringham 6.3 mi
J4 M180 22.9 mi
J4 M180 23 mi
J5 M180 25.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £246,250 44
Detached £298,725 26
Semi-detached £205,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£188k £246k £305k £362k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Cherry Willingham 53 1.5 mi away ⇄
Branston 49 1.5 mi away ⇄
Fiskerton (West Lindsey) 38 2.0 mi away ⇄
North Greetwell 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
Canwick 58 2.4 mi away ⇄
Reepham (West Lindsey) 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Potterhanworth 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bracebridge Heath 60 3.2 mi away ⇄
Nettleham 53 3.5 mi away ⇄
Sudbrooke 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lincoln 58 3.7 mi away ⇄
Nocton 40 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Washingborough and Heighington a nice place to live?

Washingborough and Heighington is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Washingborough and Heighington is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Washingborough and Heighington?

Washingborough and Heighington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 239 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Washingborough and Heighington?

Among the top-rated schools in Washingborough and Heighington are Heighington Millfield Primary Academy and Washingborough Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Washingborough and Heighington in total.

What are house prices like in Washingborough and Heighington?

The current median house price in Washingborough and Heighington is £246,250, around 14% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £298,725, semi-detached £205,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 44 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Washingborough and Heighington in context

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Postcode districts in Washingborough and Heighington

LN4 43 ⇄

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