Town Pop. 2,173

Living in Awsworth: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Awsworth comes out at 59/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 61/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the NG16 postcode district, Awsworth ranks 2nd. Its broadband score runs 18 points above the NG16 district's 78/100. That is 9 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see NG16 postcode district.

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Awsworth scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
61
219.1 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 145 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 71 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Shoplifting 60 crimes
↑ 254% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 51 crimes
↑ 246% above national average
Other theft 43 crimes
↑ 219% above national average
other 106 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 69 crimes
  2. 2 Main Street 28 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 23 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 10.7 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
68
Green Space 48
Parks Ample 17
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
55
4 schools in area · 29 within 4km
4Good
  • Awsworth Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Bennerley Fields SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Esteem Valley AcademyAlternative provision · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Gilthill Primary 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
53
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre4.8 mi
Kings Mill Hospital9.7 mi
Royal Derby Hospital10.6 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryGiltbrook Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity2,467 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)85.7%
available across Broxtowe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed2.1%Retired30%Student3.1%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.2%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary31.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.1%Apprenticeship8.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership81%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Broxtowe · 2026-27
A £1,745
B £2,036
C £2,327
D £2,618
E £3,200
F £3,782
G £4,363
H £5,236
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
Ilkeston 0.9 mi
Langley Mill 2.7 mi
Bulwell 3.8 mi
J26 M1 1.9 mi
J26 M1 2.2 mi
J27 M1 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
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 £207,500 18
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£133k £170k £208k £245k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Kimberley 56 1.1 mi away ⇄
Swingate 55 1.3 mi away ⇄
Ilkeston 59 1.7 mi away ⇄
Eastwood 58 1.8 mi away ⇄
Nuthall and Watnall 69 2.0 mi away ⇄
Shipley (Amber Valley) 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Trowell 62 2.7 mi away ⇄
Heanor 55 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stanton-by-Dale 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
West Hallam 57 3.5 mi away ⇄
Brinsley and Underwood 54 4.1 mi away ⇄
Stapleford 67 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Awsworth a nice place to live?

Awsworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Awsworth is 59/100, 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 Awsworth?

Awsworth has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 61/100. There were 476 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Awsworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Awsworth are Awsworth Primary and Nursery School, Bennerley Fields School and Esteem Valley Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Awsworth in total.

What are house prices like in Awsworth?

The current median house price in Awsworth is £207,500, around 27% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 30%.

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Postcode districts in Awsworth

NG16 55 ⇄

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