Town Pop. 6,472

Living in Annesley Woodhouse: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Annesley Woodhouse comes out at 55/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 56/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 65/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Annesley Woodhouse places 2nd of 6 in the NG15 postcode district. Broadband (94) also clears 80/100. On the national picture that lands Annesley Woodhouse in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG15 postcode district.

55
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
65
83.4 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 235 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 102 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 55 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Other theft 33 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Public order 26 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
other 89 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Little Oak Avenue 52 crimes
  2. 2 Salmon Lane 29 crimes
  3. 3 Mattley Avenue 24 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 10.622 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 12.651 µg/m³
67
Green Space 22
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
40
4 schools in area · 16 within 4km
4Good
  • Annesley Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Kingsway Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Kirkby Woodhouse SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Newstead Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
52
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital3.5 mi
Queens Medical Centre9.1 mi
Royal Derby Hospital15.1 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
1 GP surgery in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,808 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)67.6%
available across Ashfield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 146 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired27.2%Student2.5%Other inactive11.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.4%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary35%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)23%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership78.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Ashfield · 2026-27
A £1,739
B £2,029
C £2,319
D £2,609
E £3,189
F £3,769
G £4,348
H £5,218
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 Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
56
Newstead 1.4 mi
Kirkby-in-Ashfield 1.5 mi
Sutton Parkway 2.5 mi
J27 M1 1.1 mi
J27 M1 1.4 mi
J28 M1 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 13
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £202,500 28
Detached £245,000 13
Semi-detached £190,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£111k £169k £228k £286k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Newstead 47 1.1 mi away ⇄
Kirkby-in-Ashfield 58 1.6 mi away ⇄
Selston 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
Linby 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Brinsley and Underwood 54 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sutton in Ashfield 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Papplewick 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Jacksdale and Westwood 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
South Normanton and Pinxton 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hucknall 60 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ravenshead 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Harlow Wood 0 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Annesley Woodhouse a nice place to live?

Annesley Woodhouse is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Annesley Woodhouse is 55/100, 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 Annesley Woodhouse?

Annesley Woodhouse has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 65/100. There were 540 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Annesley Woodhouse?

Among the top-rated schools in Annesley Woodhouse are Annesley Primary and Nursery School, Kingsway Primary School and Kirkby Woodhouse School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Annesley Woodhouse in total.

What are house prices like in Annesley Woodhouse?

The current median house price in Annesley Woodhouse is £202,500, around 29% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £245,000, semi-detached £190,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 5%. There were 28 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Annesley Woodhouse in context

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Postcode districts in Annesley Woodhouse

NG15 57 ⇄
NG17 55 ⇄

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