Town Pop. 275

Living in Withern: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Withern is 39/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 42/100 versus a median of 67/100. Among the 7 scored places sharing the LN13 postcode district, Withern ranks 4th.

Its broadband score runs 55 points above the LN13 district's 19/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: LN13 postcode district.

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Withern scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
290.9 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 32 crimes
↑ 250% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 331% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 663% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 202% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Alford Road 24 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 10 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 8 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
75
Green Space 4
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area
1Good
  • The St Margaret's Church of England School, WithernPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPilgrim Hospital23.2 mi
Lincoln County Hospital27.7 mi
Hull Royal Infirmary35.8 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryMerton Lodge Surgery4.2 mi
GP capacity3,575 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
74
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
42
Employment rate44.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.7%Unemployed1.5%Retired39.6%Student2.6%Other inactive11.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.6%Skilled & technical41.1%Routine & elementary29.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)21%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership81%
Among the most-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
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
15
Thorpe Culvert 13.7 mi
Skegness 14.4 mi
Havenhouse 15 mi
J5 M180 29.5 mi
J5 M180 29.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
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 Withern 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

Maltby le Marsh 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Manby 33 3.9 mi away ⇄
Saltfleetby St Peter 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Legbourne 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Alford (East Lindsey) 47 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bilsby 32 4.3 mi away ⇄
Mablethorpe 35 4.7 mi away ⇄
Sutton on Sea and Trusthorpe 38 5.5 mi away ⇄
Huttoft 34 6.2 mi away ⇄
Willoughby (East Lindsey) 45 6.8 mi away ⇄
Louth 51 7.0 mi away ⇄
Alvingham 38 7.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Withern a nice place to live?

Withern has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Withern is 39/100, 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 Withern?

Withern is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 80 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Withern?

Among the top-rated schools in Withern is The St Margaret's Church of England School, Withern, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Withern in total.

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Postcode districts in Withern

LN13 35 ⇄

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