Town Pop. 446

Living in Willingham by Stow: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Willingham by Stow comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 97/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Willingham by Stow places 5th of 16 in the DN21 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Willingham by Stow sits 67 points above the DN21 district figure of 30/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (80). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DN21 postcode district.

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Willingham by Stow scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
316.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 50 crimes
↑ 638% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 44 crimes
↑ 196% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 328% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 273% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Saint Hugh'S Terrace 23 crimes
  2. 2 The Orchard 14 crimes
  3. 3 Eastfield 12 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
73
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
12

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital10.4 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital16.2 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital17.4 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust4.7 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,267 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate51.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.9%Unemployed1.7%Retired31.6%Student3.1%Other inactive11.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.8%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary23.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.4%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership78.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
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 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
13
Gainsborough Lea Road 4.3 mi
Gainsborough Central 4.9 mi
Saxilby 5.8 mi
J3 M180 14.4 mi
J4 M180 14.4 mi
J3 M180 14.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Willingham by Stow 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

Kexby 43 0.9 mi away ⇄
Upton (West Lindsey) 38 1.6 mi away ⇄
Stow (West Lindsey) 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Heapham 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Sturton by Stow 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Marton (West Lindsey) 32 2.6 mi away ⇄
Lea (West Lindsey) 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Corringham 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Ingham (West Lindsey) 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Torksey Lock 33 4.6 mi away ⇄
Bole 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Gainsborough 45 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Willingham by Stow a nice place to live?

Willingham by Stow has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Willingham by Stow 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 Willingham by Stow?

Willingham by Stow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 141 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Willingham by Stow

DN21 38 ⇄

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