Town Pop. 2,453

Living in Collingham (Newark and Sherwood): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Collingham (Newark and Sherwood) scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 38/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 13/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 15 scored places sharing the NG23 postcode district, Collingham (Newark and Sherwood) ranks 4th. It scores 7 points above the NG23 postcode district as a whole, which averages 36/100. Its healthcare score runs 15 points above the NG23 district's 23/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG23 postcode district.

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Collingham (Newark and Sherwood) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
53.4 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 48 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 65% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Other crime 11 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 12 crimes
  2. 2 The Green 9 crimes
  3. 3 Regents Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
52
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
72
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
20
1 school in area
1Good
  • John Blow Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
38
A&E departmentsLincoln County Hospital11.1 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital18.4 mi
Kings Mill Hospital19.4 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5.5 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 capacity1,625 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)78.8%
available across Newark and Sherwood
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
17.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
17.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 89 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate48.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.9%Unemployed1.9%Retired39.6%Student2.5%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.3%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary21.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.1%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership77.7%
Among the least-deprived 25% 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
32
Collingham 0.4 mi
Swinderby 2.7 mi
Newark Northgate 4.9 mi
J34 A1(M) 20.8 mi
J34 A1 21.3 mi
J27 M1 22 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
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 £262,500 30
Detached £311,000 16
Semi-detached £241,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£243k £304k £368k £430k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Cromwell 30 2.1 mi away ⇄
Swinderby 34 2.4 mi away ⇄
North Muskham 33 2.9 mi away ⇄
Morton Hall 33 3.2 mi away ⇄
North Scarle 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sutton on Trent 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Winthorpe 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Norwell 30 3.8 mi away ⇄
Witham St Hughs 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Eagle 31 4.3 mi away ⇄
Coddington 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Bassingham 46 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Collingham (Newark and Sherwood) a nice place to live?

Collingham (Newark and Sherwood) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Collingham (Newark and Sherwood) is 43/100, 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 Collingham (Newark and Sherwood)?

Collingham (Newark and Sherwood) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 131 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Collingham (Newark and Sherwood)?

Among the top-rated schools in Collingham (Newark and Sherwood) is John Blow Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Collingham (Newark and Sherwood) in total.

What are house prices like in Collingham (Newark and Sherwood)?

The current median house price in Collingham (Newark and Sherwood) is £262,500, around 8% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £311,000, semi-detached £241,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 30 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Collingham (Newark and Sherwood) in context

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Postcode districts in Collingham (Newark and Sherwood)

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