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Living in Willoughby (East Lindsey): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Willoughby (East Lindsey) comes out at 45/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Willoughby (East Lindsey) 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: 38/100 versus a median of 67/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 7 places in the LN13 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 LN13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 35/100. For the surrounding area, see LN13 postcode district.

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Willoughby (East Lindsey) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
344.2 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 45 crimes
↑ 389% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 401% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 520% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 192% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cumberworth Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Burgh Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Helsey Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 3.897 · PM2.5 6.472 · PM10 11.42 µg/m³
75
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • St Helena's Church of England Primary Academy, WilloughbyPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital18 mi
Lincoln County Hospital29.5 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary42.5 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMerton Lodge Surgery2.7 mi
GP capacity6,486 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 · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
38
Employment rate41.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed41.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired41.4%Student2.9%Other inactive12.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.5%Skilled & technical42.3%Routine & elementary29.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications29.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)13.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.7%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership77.7%
Among the most-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
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 East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Thorpe Culvert 7 mi
Skegness 7.9 mi
Havenhouse 8.2 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
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 Willoughby (East Lindsey) 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

Alford (East Lindsey) 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bilsby 32 2.8 mi away ⇄
Mumby 36 3.1 mi away ⇄
Huttoft 34 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hogsthorpe 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Burgh le Marsh 44 4.7 mi away ⇄
Halton Holegate 35 5.4 mi away ⇄
Chapel St Leonards 32 5.5 mi away ⇄
Anderby Creek 32 5.6 mi away ⇄
Spilsby 29 5.7 mi away ⇄
Maltby le Marsh 40 6.2 mi away ⇄
Ingoldmells 30 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Willoughby (East Lindsey) a nice place to live?

Willoughby (East Lindsey) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Willoughby (East Lindsey) 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 Willoughby (East Lindsey)?

Willoughby (East Lindsey) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 95 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Willoughby (East Lindsey) in context

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Postcode districts in Willoughby (East Lindsey)

LN13 35 ⇄

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