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Living in Willoughton: Liveability Score 26/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Willoughton is 26/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 22/100 versus a median of 67/100. Willoughton places 15th of 16 in the DN21 postcode district.

It scores 12 points below the DN21 postcode district as a whole, which averages 38/100. That sits 24 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), lifestyle (5), schools (9) and transport (10). For the surrounding area, see DN21 postcode district.

26
OUT OF 100
Poor
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Settlement area

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Willoughton scores 26 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
49
571.4 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 37 crimes
↑ 511% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 732% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 1318% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 707% above national average
Possession of weapons 4 crimes
↑ 2344% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 20 crimes
  2. 2 Barton Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 Anderson Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 4.253 · PM2.5 6.999 · PM10 12.277 µg/m³
73
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Willoughton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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 departmentsScunthorpe General Hospital11 mi
Lincoln County Hospital13.5 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary22 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust5.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryKirton Lindsey Surgery3.2 mi
GP capacity1,463 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
46
Full fibre (FTTP)63.1%
available across West Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
22
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed3.4%Retired21.3%Student4.3%Other inactive12.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.3%Skilled & technical36.8%Routine & elementary32.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)18.2%Level 3 (A levels)20.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.6%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership52.1%
Among the most-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
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 E
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Kirton Lindsey 4 mi
Gainsborough Central 7.3 mi
Gainsborough Lea Road 7.6 mi
J4 M180 8.3 mi
J4 M180 8.4 mi
J3 M180 10.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars None
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 Willoughton 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

Hemswell 36 1.4 mi away ⇄
Hemswell Cliff 24 2.3 mi away ⇄
Kirton in Lindsey 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Waddingham 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Corringham 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Scotton (West Lindsey) 32 4.5 mi away ⇄
Glentham 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Heapham 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Redbourne 41 4.9 mi away ⇄
Blyton 32 5.0 mi away ⇄
Normanby-by-Spital 38 5.4 mi away ⇄
Upton (West Lindsey) 38 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Willoughton a nice place to live?

Willoughton scores below average as a place to live. Our liveability score for Willoughton is 26/100, placing it among one of the lower-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Willoughton?

Willoughton has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 49/100. There were 104 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Willoughton?

Among the top-rated schools in Willoughton is Willoughton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Willoughton in total.

Willoughton in context

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Postcode districts in Willoughton

DN21 38 ⇄

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