Town Pop. 9,582

Living in Balderton: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Balderton scores 60/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 72/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 62/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 5 places in the NG24 postcode district. It scores 10 points above the NG24 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. Its lifestyle score runs 13 points above the NG24 district's 59/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG24 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
62
103.3 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 341 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 199 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 113 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Other theft 56 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 54 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
other 227 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Byron Close 48 crimes
  2. 2 Belvoir Road 40 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 31 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 7.3 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 13.3 µg/m³
70
Green Space 80
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Ample 22
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
45
9 schools in area · 15 within 4km
6Good3Ungraded
  • Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery schoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Christ Church C of E Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • John Hunt AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Newark Orchard SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Sir Donald Bailey AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Suthers SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Chuter Ede Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Magnus Church of England AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • The Newark AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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

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

Healthcare
57
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital15.9 mi
Queens Medical Centre17.9 mi
Kings Mill Hospital18.9 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,103 patients per GP
0dentists2pharmacies

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
98
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Newark and Sherwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 298 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
43
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed2.3%Retired27%Student3%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.6%Skilled & technical33.1%Routine & elementary35.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.3%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership70.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
Council tax Newark and Sherwood · 2026-27
A £1,788
B £2,086
C £2,384
D £2,682
E £3,278
F £3,874
G £4,470
H £5,364
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
54
Newark Northgate 2.1 mi
Newark Castle 2.3 mi
Rolleston 5.1 mi
J26 M1 19.4 mi
J26 M1 19.9 mi
J27 M1 20.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
72
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways Adequate 5
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 £225,000 111
Detached £295,000 55
Semi-detached £219,000 27
Terraced £165,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£96k £181k £269k £353k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Newark-on-Trent 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Coddington 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Claypole 33 2.4 mi away ⇄
Farndon (Newark and Sherwood) 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Winthorpe 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Staythorpe 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Elston 35 4.3 mi away ⇄
Long Bennington 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Rolleston 35 4.7 mi away ⇄
North Muskham 33 4.9 mi away ⇄
Fiskerton (Newark and Sherwood) 42 5.3 mi away ⇄
Upton (Newark and Sherwood) 42 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Balderton a nice place to live?

Balderton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Balderton is 60/100, 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 Balderton?

Balderton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 990 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Balderton?

Among the top-rated schools in Balderton are Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school, Christ Church C of E Primary School and John Hunt Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Balderton in total.

What are house prices like in Balderton?

The current median house price in Balderton is £225,000, around 21% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £295,000, semi-detached £219,000, terraced £165,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 111 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Balderton in context

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Postcode districts in Balderton

NG24 50 ⇄

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