Town Pop. 4,584

Living in Winterton: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Winterton comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Economic health falls furthest short: 41/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 8 places in the DN15 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Winterton sits 34 points above the DN15 district figure of 65/100. That puts Winterton in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DN15 postcode district.

51
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Winterton scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
65
74.6 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 177 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 57 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 33 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 32 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Northlands Road 21 crimes
  2. 2 Marmion Drive 18 crimes
  3. 3 Neville Crescent 18 crimes

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

Environment
51
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.7 µg/m³
72
Green Space 5
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
47
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
3Good
  • Winterton Church of England Infants' SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Winterton Community AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Winterton Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
37
A&E departmentsScunthorpe General Hospital4.9 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary11 mi
Goole and District Hospital11.5 mi
Hospital waitsHull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks56.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,251 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
99.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 115 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate52.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.2%Unemployed3.1%Retired30.1%Student3.8%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.3%Skilled & technical32%Routine & elementary37.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.5%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership71.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
42
Brough 5 mi
Scunthorpe 5.3 mi
Ferriby 5.7 mi
J4 M180 7.8 mi
J4 M180 8 mi
J3 M180 8.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £162,500 44
Detached £260,000 15
Semi-detached £150,000 25
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£139k £185k £232k £277k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Winteringham 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Appleby 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ferriby Sluice 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Alkborough 35 3.3 mi away ⇄
Burton upon Stather 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
South Ferriby 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Saxby All Saints 34 4.2 mi away ⇄
Amcotts 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
Garthorpe 40 4.8 mi away ⇄
Bonby 34 5.2 mi away ⇄
Brough (East Riding of Yorkshire) 59 5.2 mi away ⇄
Scunthorpe 64 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Winterton a nice place to live?

Winterton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Winterton is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Winterton?

Winterton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 65/100. There were 342 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Winterton?

Among the top-rated schools in Winterton are Winterton Church of England Infants' School, Winterton Community Academy and Winterton Junior School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Winterton in total.

What are house prices like in Winterton?

The current median house price in Winterton is £162,500, around 43% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £260,000, semi-detached £150,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 44 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Winterton in context

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Postcode districts in Winterton

DN15 52 ⇄

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