Town Pop. 52,747

Living in Beeston (Broxtowe): Liveability Score 67/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Beeston (Broxtowe) is 67/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 78/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 53/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Beeston (Broxtowe) places 4th of 6 in the NG2 postcode district. That is 17 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG2 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

85.7 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 1,304 crimes

↓ 26% below national average

Shoplifting 871 crimes

↑ 112% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 809 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Criminal damage and arson 323 crimes

↓ 10% below national average

Public order 243 crimes

↓ 29% below national average

other 970 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Supermarket 684 crimes
2 Styring Street 199 crimes
3 Parking Area 149 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 11.9 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 12 µg/m³

Green Space 60

Parks Ample 62

Sports Pitches Ample 23

Allotments Ample 8

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Ample 22

Bowling Greens Ample 6

Playgrounds Ample 22

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 28 in area · 37 within 4km

1Outstanding24Good3Ungraded

Chetwynd Spencer AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Albany Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Albany Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Alderman Pounder Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Alderman White SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
Good
Beeston Fields Flying High AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Beeston Rylands Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Bispham Spencer AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Bramcote CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Bramcote CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
Good

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

A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre1 mi

Royal Derby Hospital10 mi

Kings Mill Hospital12.9 mi

Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust1.1 mi

Routine referral (median)12 wks

Treated within 18 weeks63.6%

A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%

5 GP surgeries in area 16 within 4km best 'Outstanding'

GP capacity1,849 patients per GP

8dentists10pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)85.7%

available across Broxtowe

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

91.1%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

91.6%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.1%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,090 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate55.5%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed55.5%Unemployed2.8%Retired24.8%Student8.5%Other inactive8.4%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial48.3%Skilled & technical28.3%Routine & elementary23.4%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.9%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%

Home ownership68.7%

Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Beeston 1.1 mi

Attenborough 1.1 mi

Long Eaton 3.4 mi

J25 M1 2.8 mi

J25 M1 2.9 mi

J26 M1 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 27

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 71

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 33

Retail Shopping Ample 293

Takeaways Ample 51

Fitness Ample 13

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£286,000	317
Detached	£415,000	107
Semi-detached	£270,000	129
Terraced	£231,000	52
Flat / Maisonette	£147,500	29

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Beeston (Broxtowe) a nice place to live?

Yes, Beeston (Broxtowe) is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Beeston (Broxtowe) is 67/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Beeston (Broxtowe)?

Beeston (Broxtowe) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 53/100. There were 4,520 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Beeston (Broxtowe)?

Among the top-rated schools in Beeston (Broxtowe) are Chetwynd Spencer Academy, Albany Infant and Nursery School and Albany Junior School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 28 rated schools in Beeston (Broxtowe) in total.

What are house prices like in Beeston (Broxtowe)?

The current median house price in Beeston (Broxtowe) is £286,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £415,000, semi-detached £270,000, terraced £231,000, flat £147,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 317 sales recorded in the past 12 months.