Town Pop. 1,319

Living in Coddington: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Coddington comes out at 47/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where Coddington most outperforms the national norm: 39/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 24/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the NG24 postcode district. Its lifestyle score runs 20 points below the NG24 district's 59/100. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NG24 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
192.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 93 crimes
↑ 112% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 41 crimes
↑ 357% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Vehicle crime 22 crimes
↑ 248% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 145% above national average
other 43 crimes
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  1. 1 Henton Close 23 crimes
  2. 2 The Spinney 18 crimes
  3. 3 Thompson Close 16 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 7.2 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 13.5 µg/m³
70
Green Space 34
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 15 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Coddington CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

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
32
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital14.2 mi
Kings Mill Hospital19.5 mi
Queens Medical Centre19.6 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
Nearest GP surgeryBarnby Gate Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity2,103 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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Newark and Sherwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 41 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed58.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired28.5%Student3.4%Other inactive7.6%
Professional & managerial45.6%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary20.6%
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.3%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership82.7%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
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
36
Newark Northgate 1.5 mi
Newark Castle 2.1 mi
Collingham 4.4 mi
J26 M1 20.4 mi
J27 M1 21 mi
J26 M1 21 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £240,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All
£227k £249k £272k £294k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Coddington a nice place to live?

Coddington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Coddington 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 Coddington?

Coddington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 254 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Coddington?

The current median house price in Coddington is £240,000, around 16% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 15%.

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