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Living in Welbourn: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Welbourn scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 85/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the LN5 postcode district. The LN5 district averages 51/100, putting Welbourn 10 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Welbourn sits 28 points above the LN5 district figure of 57/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LN5 postcode district.

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Welbourn scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
209.9 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 28 crimes
↑ 159% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 205% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 606% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 218% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dycote Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 7 crimes
  3. 3 North Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 4.63 · PM2.5 6.711 · PM10 11.961 µg/m³
74
Green Space 44
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
35
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Sir William Robertson Academy, WelbournSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Welbourn Church of England 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
5
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital10.7 mi
Pilgrim Hospital23.3 mi
Queens Medical Centre27.3 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust5.3 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryCliff Villages Medical Practice2.3 mi
GP capacity2,226 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)68.7%
available across North Kesteven
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
88.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed1%Retired36.7%Student2.1%Other inactive6.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.5%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.6%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)38%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership74.6%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
17
Ancaster 6.2 mi
Rauceby 7.6 mi
Ruskington 7.8 mi
J26 M1 28.6 mi
J26 M1 29.2 mi
J27 M1 29.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Welbourn 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

Leadenham 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Navenby 56 2.4 mi away ⇄
Fulbeck 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Brant Broughton 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Brauncewell 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Coleby 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Byard's Leap 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Caythorpe 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Cranwell 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Carlton-le-Moorland 34 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bassingham 46 5.0 mi away ⇄
Harmston 43 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Welbourn a nice place to live?

Welbourn has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Welbourn is 41/100, 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 Welbourn?

Welbourn is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 68 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Welbourn?

Among the top-rated schools in Welbourn are Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn and The Welbourn Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Welbourn in total.

Welbourn in context

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Postcode districts in Welbourn

LN5 51 ⇄

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