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Living in Blyth (Bassetlaw): Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Blyth (Bassetlaw) is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 81/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 43/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the S81 postcode district, Blyth (Bassetlaw) ranks 5th. Against the wider S81 district average of 45/100, that is 11 points below. On broadband specifically, Blyth (Bassetlaw) sits 20 points above the S81 district figure of 61/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: S81 postcode district.

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Blyth (Bassetlaw) scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
218.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 55 crimes
↑ 64% above national average
Vehicle crime 40 crimes
↑ 729% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↑ 251% above national average
Burglary 20 crimes
↑ 469% above national average
other 52 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bryans Close 32 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 22 crimes
  3. 3 Harworth Avenue 19 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 13.2 µg/m³
71
Green Space 23
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • The Primary School of St Mary and St MartinPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsBassetlaw Hospital4.3 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary9.1 mi
Rotherham Hospital Urgent Care Center/A&E11.4 mi
Hospital waitsDoncaster And Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.5%
Nearest GP surgeryMayflower Medical Practice3.6 mi
GP capacity2,009 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
81
Full fibre (FTTP)74.3%
available across Bassetlaw
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate55.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.5%Unemployed1.5%Retired32.5%Student2.4%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.5%Skilled & technical36.1%Routine & elementary21.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.4%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership77.4%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax Bassetlaw · 2026-27
A £1,763
B £2,057
C £2,351
D £2,645
E £3,233
F £3,821
G £4,408
H £5,290
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
27
Worksop 5.7 mi
Shireoaks 6.1 mi
Retford 6.9 mi
J34 A1(M) 0.1 mi
J34 A1 0.5 mi
J35 A1(M) 7.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Blyth (Bassetlaw) 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

Harworth 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
Ranskill 34 2.0 mi away ⇄
Oldcotes 27 2.2 mi away ⇄
Scrooby 34 2.3 mi away ⇄
Harworth and Bircotes 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Langold 34 2.5 mi away ⇄
Carlton in Lindrick 38 3.1 mi away ⇄
Barnby Moor 34 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bawtry 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Tickhill 54 3.8 mi away ⇄
Carlton Forest 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Sutton cum Lound 37 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blyth (Bassetlaw) a nice place to live?

Blyth (Bassetlaw) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Blyth (Bassetlaw) is 34/100, 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 Blyth (Bassetlaw)?

Blyth (Bassetlaw) has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 220 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blyth (Bassetlaw)?

Among the top-rated schools in Blyth (Bassetlaw) is The Primary School of St Mary and St Martin, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Blyth (Bassetlaw) in total.

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Postcode districts in Blyth (Bassetlaw)

S81 45 ⇄

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