Town Pop. 3,178

Living in Bottesford: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bottesford comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Bottesford most outperforms the national norm: 38/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the NG13 postcode district. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). That puts Bottesford in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG13 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
47.8 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 54 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Vehicle crime 13 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 36 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Queen Street 13 crimes
  2. 2 Chapel Street 10 crimes
  3. 3 Grantham Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.6 µg/m³
74
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
30
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Bottesford Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Priory Belvoir AcademySecondary · 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
3
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre15.4 mi
Kings Mill Hospital21.9 mi
Lincoln County Hospital22.9 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust6.4 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryLong Bennington Medical Centre4.3 mi
GP capacity2,112 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
67
Full fibre (FTTP)65.1%
available across Melton
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 91 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed1.3%Retired33.9%Student3.8%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.1%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership77.8%
Among the least-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
52
Council tax Melton · 2026-27
A £1,620
B £1,890
C £2,160
D £2,430
E £2,970
F £3,510
G £4,050
H £4,860
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
38
Bottesford 0.3 mi
Elton and Orston 2.4 mi
Aslockton 4.1 mi
J26 M1 18.3 mi
J26 M1 18.6 mi
J25 M1 20.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £307,000 27
Detached £375,000 15
Semi-detached £270,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£201k £273k £348k £420k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Muston (Melton) 49 1.5 mi away ⇄
Normanton (South Kesteven) 0 1.9 mi away ⇄
Orston 36 2.6 mi away ⇄
Sedgebrook 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Allington 35 3.2 mi away ⇄
Whatton-in-the-Vale 44 3.8 mi away ⇄
Long Bennington 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Foston (South Kesteven) 34 4.1 mi away ⇄
Aslockton 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Barrowby 46 5.0 mi away ⇄
Stathern 30 5.3 mi away ⇄
Langar 0 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bottesford a nice place to live?

Bottesford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bottesford is 47/100, 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 Bottesford?

Bottesford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 152 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bottesford?

Among the top-rated schools in Bottesford are Bottesford Church of England Primary School and The Priory Belvoir Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Bottesford in total.

What are house prices like in Bottesford?

The current median house price in Bottesford is £307,000, around 8% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £375,000, semi-detached £270,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 27 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Bottesford

NG13 43 ⇄

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