Town Pop. 1,663

Living in Wragby: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wragby comes out at 42/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 11/100 versus a median of 60/100. No other settlement in the LN8 postcode district scores higher. Wragby leads all 13.

The LN8 district averages 32/100, putting Wragby 10 points above its own postcode area. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LN8 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
75.2 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 51 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Drugs 7 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Newton Close 17 crimes
  2. 2 Manor Drive 14 crimes
  3. 3 A158 12 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.463 · PM2.5 7.008 · PM10 12.253 µg/m³
73
Green Space 12
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
1Ungraded
  • Wragby Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital9.3 mi
Pilgrim Hospital23.2 mi
Scunthorpe General Hospital25.4 mi
Hospital waitsLincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust6.9 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity3,937 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)55.4%
available across East Lindsey
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
14.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
14.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 53 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate51.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.7%Unemployed2.8%Retired30.6%Student3.3%Other inactive11.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.4%Skilled & technical38%Routine & elementary29.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.7%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership71.5%
Among the most-deprived 32% 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 D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
15
Market Rasen 6.9 mi
Lincoln 10.8 mi
Metheringham 10.9 mi
J4 M180 20.6 mi
J4 M180 21 mi
J5 M180 21.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £178,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£160k £192k £225k £258k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

East Barkwith 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wickenby 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Langworth 32 4.6 mi away ⇄
Bardney 32 4.9 mi away ⇄
Faldingworth 36 5.9 mi away ⇄
Sudbrooke 41 6.2 mi away ⇄
Scothern 38 6.3 mi away ⇄
Fiskerton (West Lindsey) 38 6.4 mi away ⇄
Reepham (West Lindsey) 49 6.5 mi away ⇄
Market Rasen 37 7.1 mi away ⇄
Dunholme 45 7.1 mi away ⇄
Cherry Willingham 53 7.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wragby a nice place to live?

Wragby has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wragby is 42/100, 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 Wragby?

Wragby is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 125 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Wragby?

The current median house price in Wragby is £178,000, around 38% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 15%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wragby in context

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Postcode districts in Wragby

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