Town Pop. 1,996

Living in Westwoodside: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Westwoodside scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Westwoodside most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100.

Among the 9 scored places sharing the DN9 postcode district, Westwoodside ranks 5th. Its categories are unusually uneven: 96 points separate broadband (99) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 52 points above the DN9 district's 47/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DN9 postcode district.

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Westwoodside scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
54.1 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 54 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Public order 11 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 80% below national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Tower Hill 11 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 7 crimes
  3. 3 Akeferry Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
73
Green Space 15
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
2 schools in area
1Good1Ungraded
  • Haxey Cofe Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2019
    Good
  • Westwoodside Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsDoncaster Royal Infirmary9.7 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital10.2 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital15 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgerySouth Axholme Practice3.2 mi
GP capacity2,426 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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)93%
available across North Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 65 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate52.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.1%Unemployed2.3%Retired34.6%Student3.1%Other inactive7.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.2%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary23.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.1%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership81.9%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax North Lincolnshire · 2026-27
A £1,565
B £1,826
C £2,087
D £2,348
E £2,870
F £3,392
G £3,913
H £4,696
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
24
Crowle 7.3 mi
Gainsborough Central 7.4 mi
Gainsborough Lea Road 8.2 mi
J2 M180 5.9 mi
J2 M180 5.9 mi
J4 M18 7.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £294,500 18
Detached £342,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£272k £304k £338k £371k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Haxey 44 1.2 mi away ⇄
Epworth 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Misterton (Bassetlaw) 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Owston Ferry 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wroot 35 4.1 mi away ⇄
Walkeringham 36 4.6 mi away ⇄
Blaxton 45 4.8 mi away ⇄
Misson 38 4.9 mi away ⇄
Belton (North Lincolnshire) 48 5.1 mi away ⇄
Gringley on the Hill 32 5.6 mi away ⇄
Finningley 49 5.6 mi away ⇄
Hatfield Woodhouse 32 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Westwoodside a nice place to live?

Westwoodside has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Westwoodside is 45/100, 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 Westwoodside?

Westwoodside is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 108 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Westwoodside?

Among the top-rated schools in Westwoodside is Haxey Cofe Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Westwoodside in total.

What are house prices like in Westwoodside?

The current median house price in Westwoodside is £294,500, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £342,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%.

Westwoodside in context

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Postcode districts in Westwoodside

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