Town Pop. 3,166

Living in Bawtry: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bawtry scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 52/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 56/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 10 places in the DN10 postcode district. It scores 15 points above the DN10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 34/100. Its healthcare score runs 36 points above the DN10 district's 16/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DN10 postcode district.

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Bawtry scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
98.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 91 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 67 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Vehicle crime 48 crimes
↑ 217% above national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 59 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wharf Street 35 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 34 crimes
  3. 3 Gresley Avenue 33 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 13 µg/m³
70
Green Space 19
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Bawtry Mayflower Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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 departmentsDoncaster Royal Infirmary7.2 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital8.2 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E12.9 mi
Hospital waitsDoncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.5%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,304 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
88
Full fibre (FTTP)94.3%
available across Doncaster
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 113 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired31.2%Student2.5%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44%Skilled & technical32.6%Routine & elementary23.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.2%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership75.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
66
Council tax Doncaster · 2026-27
A £1,445
B £1,686
C £1,927
D £2,168
E £2,650
F £3,132
G £3,613
H £4,336
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
34
Doncaster 7.8 mi
Retford 8.8 mi
Kirk Sandall 9.3 mi
J34 A1 3.5 mi
J34 A1(M) 3.6 mi
J3 M18 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £275,000 27
Detached £343,750 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£191k £269k £348k £426k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Austerfield 43 0.9 mi away ⇄
Scrooby 34 1.6 mi away ⇄
Harworth and Bircotes 41 1.9 mi away ⇄
Harworth 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Misson 38 2.6 mi away ⇄
Everton (Bassetlaw) 32 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ranskill 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Finningley 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Mattersey 33 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tickhill 54 3.6 mi away ⇄
Blyth (Bassetlaw) 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
New Rossington and Rossington 47 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bawtry a nice place to live?

Bawtry has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bawtry is 49/100, 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 Bawtry?

Bawtry has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 313 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bawtry?

Among the top-rated schools in Bawtry is Bawtry Mayflower Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bawtry in total.

What are house prices like in Bawtry?

The current median house price in Bawtry is £275,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £343,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 20%. There were 27 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Bawtry

DN10 34 ⇄

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