Town Pop. 4,566

Living in Welton (West Lindsey): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Welton (West Lindsey) comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Welton (West Lindsey) places 3rd of 8 in the LN2 postcode district. Against the wider LN2 district average of 53/100, that is 6 points below.

On healthcare specifically, Welton (West Lindsey) sits 39 points below the LN2 district figure of 69/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: lifestyle (15), transport (20) and schools (22). Wider context for the surrounding area: LN2 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
78.2 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 179 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 75 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 22 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
other 47 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 34 crimes
  2. 2 Dixon Place 20 crimes
  3. 3 Pond Close 18 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 12.8 µg/m³
71
Green Space 41
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
22
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • William Farr CofE Comprehensive SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Dunholme St Chad's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
30
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital4.6 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital20.2 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital25.6 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust4.5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,721 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
62
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 110 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate56.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.8%Unemployed2%Retired28.4%Student4.4%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.6%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary22.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.9%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership79.1%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax West Lindsey · 2026-27
A £1,569
B £1,831
C £2,092
D £2,354
E £2,877
F £3,400
G £3,923
H £4,708
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
20
Lincoln 6.1 mi
Market Rasen 8 mi
Saxilby 8.1 mi
J4 M180 16.6 mi
J4 M180 16.8 mi
J5 M180 19.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £312,500 48
Detached £347,500 33
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£186k £250k £316k £380k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Dunholme 45 0.7 mi away ⇄
Scothern 38 2.1 mi away ⇄
Nettleham 53 2.9 mi away ⇄
Scampton 34 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sudbrooke 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Riseholme 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Langworth 32 3.8 mi away ⇄
North Greetwell 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Aisthorpe and Brattleby 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Reepham (West Lindsey) 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Faldingworth 36 4.4 mi away ⇄
Ingham (West Lindsey) 35 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Welton (West Lindsey) a nice place to live?

Welton (West Lindsey) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Welton (West Lindsey) is 47/100, 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 Welton (West Lindsey)?

Welton (West Lindsey) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 357 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Welton (West Lindsey)?

Among the top-rated schools in Welton (West Lindsey) are Welton St Mary's Church of England Primary Academy and William Farr CofE Comprehensive School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Welton (West Lindsey) in total.

What are house prices like in Welton (West Lindsey)?

The current median house price in Welton (West Lindsey) is £312,500, around 10% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £347,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 48 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Welton (West Lindsey) in context

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Postcode districts in Welton (West Lindsey)

LN2 53 ⇄

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