Town Pop. 1,441

Living in Cropwell Bishop: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cropwell Bishop scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 13/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 12th highest-scoring of the 16 places in the NG12 postcode district.

It scores 10 points below the NG12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 53/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Below 30/100: schools (15) and transport (28). For the surrounding area, see NG12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
68 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 19 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Shoplifting 9 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 18 crimes
  2. 2 Springfield Close 16 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 10 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 12.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 41
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Cropwell Bishop Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre8.3 mi
Kings Mill Hospital18.2 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary20.6 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,754 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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)60.8%
available across Rushcliffe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
16%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
18.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed2%Retired34%Student3.7%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.1%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary19.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.5%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership75.6%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Rushcliffe · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
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
28
Bingham 3.1 mi
Radcliffe 3.2 mi
Aslockton 4.4 mi
J26 M1 11.7 mi
J26 M1 11.8 mi
J25 M1 13.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cropwell Bishop 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

Cropwell Butler 43 0.8 mi away ⇄
Cotgrave 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Upper Saxondale 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bingham 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Radcliffe on Trent 55 3.1 mi away ⇄
Kinoulton 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Newton (Rushcliffe) 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Langar 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bassingfield 59 4.1 mi away ⇄
Stanton-on-the-Wolds 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hickling (Rushcliffe) 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Aslockton 44 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cropwell Bishop a nice place to live?

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

Cropwell Bishop is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 98 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cropwell Bishop?

Among the top-rated schools in Cropwell Bishop is Cropwell Bishop Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cropwell Bishop in total.

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Postcode districts in Cropwell Bishop

NG12 53 ⇄

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