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Living in Wootton (North Lincolnshire): Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wootton (North Lincolnshire) scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Wootton (North Lincolnshire) places 2nd of 3 in the DN39 postcode district.

That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (3), lifestyle (5), transport (12) and schools (17) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DN39 postcode district.

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Wootton (North Lincolnshire) scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
191 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 16 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 468% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 344% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 617% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 371% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Schiphol Way 12 crimes
  2. 2 Priory Crescent 11 crimes
  3. 3 Earl Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 5.325 · PM2.5 6.873 · PM10 12.286 µg/m³
73
Green Space 4
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Wootton St Andrew's CofE Primary 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
3
A&E departmentsHull Royal Infirmary7.7 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital12.8 mi
East Riding Community Hospital15.4 mi
Hospital waitsNorthern Lincolnshire And Goole NHS Foundation Trust5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Killingholme Surgery4 mi
GP capacity1,682 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)93%
available across North Lincolnshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
18.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
18.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
90.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.3%Student3.1%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.8%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary30%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.8%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership70.8%
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
12
Thornton Abbey 2.2 mi
Ulceby 2.4 mi
Goxhill 3.4 mi
J5 M180 3.5 mi
J5 M180 4.1 mi
J4 M180 9.8 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 Wootton (North Lincolnshire) 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

Ulceby 33 1.5 mi away ⇄
Barrow upon Humber 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Elsham 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Kirmington 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Goxhill 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
South Killingholme 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Habrough 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
East Halton 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Barnetby le Wold 50 4.3 mi away ⇄
Worlaby 33 4.7 mi away ⇄
North Killingholme 32 4.8 mi away ⇄
New Holland 38 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wootton (North Lincolnshire) a nice place to live?

Wootton (North Lincolnshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wootton (North Lincolnshire) is 34/100, 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 Wootton (North Lincolnshire)?

Wootton (North Lincolnshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 76 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wootton (North Lincolnshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Wootton (North Lincolnshire) is Wootton St Andrew's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wootton (North Lincolnshire) in total.

Wootton (North Lincolnshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Wootton (North Lincolnshire)

DN39 33 ⇄

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