Town Pop. 977

Living in East Markham: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

East Markham comes out at 33/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 63/100 against a town median of 88/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the NG22 postcode district, East Markham ranks 14th.

It scores 6 points below the NG22 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. Its economic health score runs 23 points above the NG22 district's 49/100. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG22 postcode district.

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East Markham scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
63
188.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 60 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 33 crimes
↑ 397% above national average
Vehicle crime 29 crimes
↑ 519% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 15 crimes
↑ 670% above national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 46 crimes
  2. 2 Great North Road 43 crimes
  3. 3 Main Street 14 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.8 µg/m³
72
Green Space 7
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • East Markham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsBassetlaw Hospital9.7 mi
Lincoln County Hospital15.1 mi
Kings Mill Hospital15.8 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%
Nearest GP surgeryTuxford Medical Centre1.2 mi
GP capacity1,556 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
39
Full fibre (FTTP)74.3%
available across Bassetlaw
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
53.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
53.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 41 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed1.6%Retired29.2%Student3.4%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.7%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary19.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.1%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership80%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax Bassetlaw · 2026-27
A £1,763
B £2,057
C £2,351
D £2,645
E £3,233
F £3,821
G £4,408
H £5,290
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
18
Retford 5 mi
Collingham 9.4 mi
Saxilby 9.5 mi
J34 A1(M) 11.7 mi
J34 A1 12.3 mi
J30 M1 16.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
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 £373,750 12
Detached £377,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£271k £332k £394k £454k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Tuxford 36 1.3 mi away ⇄
Markham Moor 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
East Drayton 32 2.6 mi away ⇄
Egmanton 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Gamston (Bassetlaw) 29 2.8 mi away ⇄
Elkesley 29 3.5 mi away ⇄
Woodbeck 22 3.6 mi away ⇄
Walesby 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Laxton 31 3.9 mi away ⇄
Normanton on Trent 30 4.1 mi away ⇄
High Marnham 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Kirton (Newark and Sherwood) 31 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Markham a nice place to live?

East Markham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for East Markham is 33/100, 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 Markham?

East Markham has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 184 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in East Markham?

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

What are house prices like in East Markham?

The current median house price in East Markham is £373,750, around 31% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £377,500.

East Markham in context

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Postcode districts in East Markham

NG22 39 ⇄

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