Town Pop. 2,930

Living in Bilsthorpe: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bilsthorpe is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 98/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 47/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Bilsthorpe places 6th of 16 in the NG22 postcode district. It scores 5 points above the NG22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. On broadband specifically, Bilsthorpe sits 68 points above the NG22 district figure of 30/100. For the surrounding area, see NG22 postcode district.

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Bilsthorpe scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
47
168.3 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 199 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 125 crimes
↑ 181% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 60 crimes
↑ 201% above national average
Public order 22 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Other crime 22 crimes
↑ 275% above national average
other 65 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Green 47 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 36 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 26 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 21
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Bilsthorpe Flying High AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
41
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital7.8 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital12.2 mi
Queens Medical Centre14.3 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,688 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
91.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 90 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired27.3%Student3.4%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.6%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary30.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.1%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership73.4%
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
32
Mansfield 7 mi
Fiskerton 7.2 mi
Rolleston 7.3 mi
J27 M1 11.1 mi
J27 M1 11.2 mi
J28 M1 12.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £185,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£147k £185k £225k £264k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Eakring 36 1.8 mi away ⇄
Farnsfield 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Kirklington 38 2.5 mi away ⇄
Rufford (Newark and Sherwood) 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Edingley 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Rainworth 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wellow (Newark and Sherwood) 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Edwinstowe 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Halam 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Blidworth 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
New Ollerton and Ollerton 45 4.8 mi away ⇄
Forest Town 58 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bilsthorpe a nice place to live?

Bilsthorpe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bilsthorpe is 44/100, 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 Bilsthorpe?

Bilsthorpe has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 47/100. There were 493 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bilsthorpe?

Among the top-rated schools in Bilsthorpe is Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bilsthorpe in total.

What are house prices like in Bilsthorpe?

The current median house price in Bilsthorpe is £185,000, around 35% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%.

Bilsthorpe in context

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Postcode districts in Bilsthorpe

NG22 39 ⇄

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