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Living in Bassingfield: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bassingfield is 59/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 56/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Bassingfield places 4th of 16 in the NG12 postcode district.

The NG12 district averages 53/100, putting Bassingfield 6 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 22 points above the NG12 district's 34/100. That is 9 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG12 postcode district.

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Bassingfield scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
356.2 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 43 crimes
↑ 229% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 251% above national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 535% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 312% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 291% above national average
other 43 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Glencross Close 19 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 16 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 14 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 7.8 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
72
Green Space 27
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
40
2 schools in area · 15 within 4km
2Good
  • Pierrepont Gamston Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Tollerton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
56
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre4.2 mi
Kings Mill Hospital15.5 mi
Royal Derby Hospital17.6 mi
Hospital waitsUnited Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.6%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Gamston Medical Centre0.8 mi
GP capacity1,620 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
47
Full fibre (FTTP)60.8%
available across Rushcliffe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
88.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed2.4%Retired32.3%Student3.5%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial56.4%Skilled & technical30.6%Routine & elementary13%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.7%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership84.3%
Among the least-deprived 9% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Rushcliffe · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
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
52
Radcliffe 2.7 mi
Netherfield 2.8 mi
Carlton 3.1 mi
J26 M1 8.1 mi
J26 M1 8.1 mi
J25 M1 9.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bassingfield 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

Gamston (Rushcliffe) 64 1.1 mi away ⇄
Tollerton (Rushcliffe) 55 1.3 mi away ⇄
Edwalton 69 1.7 mi away ⇄
Cotgrave 45 2.0 mi away ⇄
Normanton-on-the-Wolds 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
West Bridgford 74 2.1 mi away ⇄
Radcliffe on Trent 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Keyworth 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wilford 71 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ruddington 64 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stanton-on-the-Wolds 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Carlton (Gedling) 72 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bassingfield a nice place to live?

Bassingfield is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bassingfield 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 Bassingfield?

Bassingfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 140 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bassingfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Bassingfield are Pierrepont Gamston Primary School and Tollerton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Bassingfield in total.

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Postcode districts in Bassingfield

NG12 53 ⇄

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