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Living in West Keal: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for West Keal is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where West Keal most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 45/100 versus a median of 67/100.

That is the highest score of the 8 places in the PE23 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 10 points above the PE23 postcode district as a whole, which averages 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the PE23 postcode district.

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West Keal scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
352.9 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 17 crimes
↑ 329% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 287% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 518% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 577% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 1100% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 7 crimes
  2. 2 Manor Close 6 crimes
  3. 3 Church Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 3.97 · PM2.5 6.577 · PM10 11.74 µg/m³
75
Green Space 20
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
3

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital10.8 mi
Lincoln County Hospital23.8 mi
Peterborough City Hospital40.9 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
Nearest GP surgeryStickney Surgery4.3 mi
GP capacity2,626 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate46.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed46.4%Unemployed2%Retired37.9%Student2.1%Other inactive11.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.4%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary24.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.6%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership80.6%
Among the most-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax East Lindsey · 2026-27
A £1,517
B £1,770
C £2,023
D £2,276
E £2,782
F £3,288
G £3,793
H £4,552
Energy Eastern England 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
11
Thorpe Culvert 6.8 mi
Wainfleet 8.5 mi
Havenhouse 9.9 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in West Keal 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

East Keal 39 0.8 mi away ⇄
Old Bolingbroke 32 1.4 mi away ⇄
Hagnaby 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Toynton All Saints 35 1.6 mi away ⇄
Stickford 30 2.1 mi away ⇄
Spilsby 29 2.6 mi away ⇄
Halton Holegate 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hagworthingham 32 4.0 mi away ⇄
Stickney 31 4.4 mi away ⇄
Mareham le Fen 39 5.6 mi away ⇄
Tetford 37 7.2 mi away ⇄
Leake Commonside 30 7.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Keal a nice place to live?

West Keal has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Keal is 40/100, 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 West Keal?

West Keal is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 42 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

West Keal in context

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Postcode districts in West Keal

PE23 30 ⇄

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