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Living in Bestwood Village: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bestwood Village scores 62/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 70/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 40/100 versus a median of 88/100.

On transport specifically, Bestwood Village sits 16 points below the NG6 district figure of 86/100. That sits 12 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (99) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see NG6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
40
334 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 208 crimes
↑ 315% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 104 crimes
↑ 355% above national average
Public order 39 crimes
↑ 298% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 34 crimes
↑ 232% above national average
Other theft 27 crimes
↑ 189% above national average
other 91 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Golf Close 41 crimes
  2. 2 Marton Road 40 crimes
  3. 3 Grindon Crescent 36 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 9.631 · PM2.5 7.273 · PM10 11.985 µg/m³
69
Green Space 78
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
67
4 schools in area · 39 within 4km
4Good
  • Hawthorne Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Park Vale AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Springfield AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Stanstead Flying High AcademyPrimary · 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
63
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre5 mi
Kings Mill Hospital7.5 mi
Royal Derby Hospital15.5 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryRise Park Surgery0.8 mi
GP capacity2,444 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)79.8%
available across Gedling
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 48 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
24
Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed4.5%Retired21.6%Student3.4%Other inactive15.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.4%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary39.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications26.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.4%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership56.6%
Among the most-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
Council tax Gedling · 2026-27
A £1,740
B £2,030
C £2,320
D £2,610
E £3,190
F £3,770
G £4,350
H £5,220
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
70
Hucknall 1.3 mi
Bulwell 1.8 mi
Newstead 3.7 mi
J26 M1 3 mi
J26 M1 3.7 mi
J27 M1 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
70
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £222,500 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£198k £259k £323k £384k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hucknall 60 1.5 mi away ⇄
Papplewick 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
Linby 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Arnold 72 2.8 mi away ⇄
Nuthall and Watnall 69 3.1 mi away ⇄
Nottingham 67 3.8 mi away ⇄
Swingate 55 3.9 mi away ⇄
Kimberley 56 3.9 mi away ⇄
Calverton 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Newstead 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Ravenshead 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Annesley Woodhouse 55 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bestwood Village a nice place to live?

Bestwood Village is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bestwood Village is 62/100, 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 Bestwood Village?

Bestwood Village has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 40/100. There were 503 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bestwood Village?

Among the top-rated schools in Bestwood Village are Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School, Park Vale Academy and Springfield Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Bestwood Village in total.

What are house prices like in Bestwood Village?

The current median house price in Bestwood Village is £222,500, around 22% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%.

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Postcode districts in Bestwood Village

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