Town Pop. 1,368

Living in East Bridgford: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for East Bridgford is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 36/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

East Bridgford places 8th of 10 in the NG13 postcode district. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Schools (15) and transport (17) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see NG13 postcode district.

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East Bridgford scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
92.1 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 49 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 27 crimes
  2. 2 Trent Lane 25 crimes
  3. 3 Kneeton Road 19 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 12 µg/m³
72
Green Space 55
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • East Bridgford St Peters Church of England AcademyPrimary · 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
36
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre9 mi
Kings Mill Hospital15.1 mi
Royal Derby Hospital22.9 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
Nearest GP surgeryEast Bridgford Medical Centre0.4 mi
GP capacity961 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)60.8%
available across Rushcliffe
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 48 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate51.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.9%Unemployed1.6%Retired34%Student4.9%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.1%Skilled & technical31.2%Routine & elementary13.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.9%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership78.6%
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
17
Bingham 2 mi
Lowdham 2.2 mi
Burton Joyce 3.1 mi
J26 M1 11.1 mi
J26 M1 11.5 mi
J27 M1 13.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in East Bridgford 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

Gunthorpe 48 1.0 mi away ⇄
Newton (Rushcliffe) 41 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bingham 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
Lowdham 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Upper Saxondale 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Aslockton 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Radcliffe on Trent 55 3.6 mi away ⇄
Syerston 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Thurgarton 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cropwell Butler 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Whatton-in-the-Vale 44 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bleasby 47 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Bridgford a nice place to live?

East Bridgford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for East Bridgford is 41/100, 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 East Bridgford?

East Bridgford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 126 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in East Bridgford?

Among the top-rated schools in East Bridgford is East Bridgford St Peters Church of England Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in East Bridgford in total.

East Bridgford in context

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Postcode districts in East Bridgford

NG13 43 ⇄

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